As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
(CAN) DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, IT WAS NOTICED THAT AN ABNORMAL FORCE WAS REQUIRED TO OPERATE THE MAIN LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE HANDLE PASS THE SECOND DETENT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE PULLEY JUST BEFORE LT MLG FORWARD DOOR ACTUATOR WAS SEIZED. THE PULLEY WAS REPLACED AND SYS TESTED SERVICEABLE.