As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING LINE CHECK, FOUND THAT EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO ACTIVATE THE RELEASE SYSTEM USING THE INTERIOR HANDLE. ALSO, THE TAIL CONE DID NOT DROP. FOUND THAT THE TAIL CONE HUNG UP ON THE RAIN GUTTER SEALANT. REMOVED THE SEALANT AND ACCOMPLISHED TAIL CONE MODIFICATION PER EO 5350-01049.