As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THAT THE TAILCONE CATWALK OVER THE VENTRAL STAIRWAY HAD STRUCTURAL CRACKS IN 3 PLACES. THIS IS CONSIDERED A DEFECT IN THE EMERGENCY ESCAPE SYSTEM AND COULD HAVE AN ADVERSE AFFECT ON THE EVACUATION ROUTE. THE CATWALK WAS REPAIRED IAW ER/A 525099-14 AND RIGGED TO MEET PUBLISHED SPECIFICATIONS.