As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
RIGHT FWD EMERGENCY EXIT DITCHING DAM HANDLE VERY DIFFICULT TO OPERATE WITH DITCHING DAM IN CLOSED POSITION. REMOVED EXCESSIVE SEALANT AT FWD EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR. DITCHING HANDLE NOW OPERATES NORMALLY, REF TASK 52-23-00-710-802. OPS CHECK GOOD. NO ADJUSTMENTS MADE TO DOOR MECHANISM. RETURNED TO SERVICE.