As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING A C CHECK INSPECTION WHILE PERFORMING THE CREW ESCAPE HATCH FUNCTIONAL CHECK, THE HANDLE WAS HARD TO UNLATCH.THE ASSEMBLY WAS REMOVED AND LIGHT CORROSION WAS FOUND ON THE SHAFT.THE LIGHT CORROSION ON THE SHAFT WAS REMOVED, THE HANDLE WAS REINSTALLED AND LUBRICATED.MULTIPLE OPERATIONS WERE SUCCESSFULLY CARRIED OUT.