As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING MAINTENANCE CHECK, NOTED A CRACK IN THE LEADING EDGE OF THE RUDDER AT RUDDER STATION 58.6. REPAIRED PER BOEING TELEX 1-720703898-1 AND -3 WITH FAA DOA APPROVED 8100-9 DATED DEC 15, 2007. SUSPECT DAMAGE OCCURRED DURING RUDDER REMOVAL FROM VERTICAL FIN.