As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MAIN CABIN DOOR HANDLE IS VERY HARD TO MOVE TO THE OPEN POSITION EVEN AFTER THE DOOR SEAL HAS DEPRESSURIZED. FOUND FWD HANDRAIL STIFF CAUSING HARD HANDLE OPERATION. CLEANED LOWER DOOR HANDRAIL STRUT PIVOT POINT. OPERATED SEVERAL TIMES. NO FURTHER DEFECTS NOTED. RETURNED TO SERVICE. NO PARTS REPLACED.