As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MX DISCOVERED THAT THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE PATH TAILCONE RELEASE CABLE HAD CORRODED HARDWARE (TURNBUCKLES). THIS IS CONSIDERED A DEFECT IN THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE SYS AND COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE EVACUATION ROUTE IF IT PREVENTED PROPER DEPLOYMENT OF THE TAILCONE. THIS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR PART 121.703. THE TURNBUCKLES WERE REPLACED, ADJUSTED, AND THE RII WAS SATISFACTORY.