As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
THE 315W1702-1 INNER WALL HAS AN 18 INCH LONG CRACK STARTING 6 INCHES FROM THE AFT END OF THE WALL EXTENDING 18 INCHES FORWARD AND CENTERED 6 INCHES FROM THE UPPER END. THIS REPAIR IS BEING PERFORMED FOR THE MANUFACTURER WHO DISCOVERED THE DEFECT WITH THEIR AOG TEAM. WE WERE UNABLE TO DETERMINE THAT THEY HAD REPORTED THE DEFECT UNDER THEIR 145 CERTIFICATE SO A REPORT WAS SUBMITTED IN CASE OF OMISSION.