As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING HEAVY MAINTENANCE VISIT, FOUND FUSELAGE SKIN CRACK APPROXIMATELY 4.50 INCHES LONG AT S17L BETWEEN BS 727A AND BS 727B. AT REMOVAL OF WING ROOT AFT FAIRING, LOCATED 2 ADDITIONAL SKIN CRACKS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG AT BS 727 S17L. REPAIRED CRACKS PER SRM 53-30-3. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. TAT: 36,746:12 HOURS. TAC: 70,617. (X)