What was found
DUE TO OTHER AIRCRAFT BEING NOTED WITH FORE RUDDER LOWER RIB END CAP AND/OR COVER PLATE DAMAGE. A/C'S RUDDER WAS INSPECTED DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE FORWARD RUDDER LOWER RIB END CAP ACCESS PANEL COVER PLATE P/N 85540021 WAS NOTED TO HAVE SEVERAL RIVETS THAT WERE PULLED THROUGH THE ACCESS PANEL COVER PLATE. THE FORE AND AFT RUDDERS WERE REMOVED. A NEW ACCESS PANEL COVER PLATE WAS FABRICATED AND INSTALLED. THE RUDDERS WERE REINSTALLED AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)