As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CAPT'S EMERGENCY ESCAPE ROPE COVER VERY DIFFICULT TO OPEN W/OUT BRUTE FORCE. LATCH WILL NOT RELEASE COVER. GROUNDED - YES. THE LATCH ON THE CAPT SIDE EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT ESCAPE ROPE WAS OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. ADJUSTED THE LATCH ON THE COCKPIT PANEL. DOOR OPENS AND CLOSES PROPERLY. OPS CHECK GOOD REF AMM 25-61-10-410-001.