As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THAT THE TAIL CONE EXTERNAL RELEASE HANDLE CABLE WAS MISROUTED THROUGH THE PULLEY BRACKET. THIS COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE OPERATION OF THE RELEASE SYSTEM AND IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR PART 121.703. THE CABLE ROUTING WAS CORRECTED ON NON-ROUTINE CARD 97.