As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
THE TAIL CONE SLIDE COVER IS LOOSE AND THE SLIDE UNRAVELING. THIS COULD PREVENT PROPER OPERATION OF THE ESCAPE PATH AND IT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR PART 121.703. MAINTENANCE REMOVED THE SLIDE ASSEMBLY AND PIN INSTALLED. THE TAIL SLIDE WAS REPLACED IAW CARD 2561-9006. WORK ACCOMPLISHED ON LOG 2729625. RII INSPECTION ACCOMPLISHED QC 5121. (LP #2729859)