As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MAINTENANCE FOUND THE KEVLAR CABLE FOR THE RELEASE MECHANISM INSIDE TAILCONE TO BE TORN. THIS COULD PREVENT THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE ESCAPE PATH AND IT IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH 14 CFR PART 121.703. SUMMARY OF NRC 00061: CABLE ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED PER B717-200 AIPC 53-52-30-01 AND WAS INSTALLED PER AMDS 5352-2001. (LP #0124484)