As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
CREW ESCAPE HATCH MECHANISM DETAIL INSPECTION COULD NOT BE COMPLIED WITH DUE TO MALFUNCTIONING TRIGGER PLATE ON OUTER HANDLE. CLEANED EXCESS GRUDGE & DIRT ACCUMULATION FROM UNDERNEATH OUTER HANDLE OF CREW ESCAPE HATCH USING BRISTLE BRUSH AND A RAG TRIGGER PLATE ON ENTER HANDLE IS NOW OPERATING CORRECTLY IAW AMM 52-22-00-710-801.