As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING A MAINTENANCE VISIT FOUND A CRACK TO THE BATH TUB FITTING OF AFT LWR RIB CAP AT ELEVATOR HINGE SUPPORT AT STA XE 147.9, DAMAGE EXCEEDED LIMITATIONS IAW DC-8 SRM. /////CORRECTIVE ACTION///// REMOVED DAMAGE, TREATED AREA IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-8. RECEIVED NEW FITTING AND INSTALLED IAW DC-8 SRM 51-1-24.