As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MAINTENANCE DISCOVERED THAT THE LT LOWER RELEASE LATCH ASSEMBLY FOR THE TAILCONE WAS WORN OUT OF ALLOWABLE LIMITS. THE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED AND THE SYSTEM WAS RIGGED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE FUNCTIONAL CHECK WAS COMPLETED SATISFACTORILY.