As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
AIRCRAFT IN BASE MAINTENANCE: R1 DOOR SLIDE / RAFT FAILS OPERATIONAL CHECK DUE TO STIFF BULGING AFT END OF GIRT CONTACTING BULB SEAL OF DOOR. REPLACED SLIDE / RAFT AND ACCOMPLISHED A SATISFACTORY OPERATIONAL CHECK PER TASK CARD 26L00025011.