As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
LANDING GEAR LOCK RELEASE REQUIRES EXCESSIVE FORCE TO MOVE DOWNWARD DURING LANDING GEAR EXTENSION. GEAR DOWN POSITION. REMOVED FROM SERVICE. INSPECTED LANDING GEAR CONTROL PANEL, FOUND SHEARED FACE PLATE FASTENER OBSTRUCTING HANDLE OPERATION BY MEANS OF SHIFTING FACEPLATE. REMOVED AND REPLACED LANDING GEAR CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY IAW MM 32-31-01-000-801 AND 32-31-01-400-801. FUNCTIONAL CHECK CONTROL PANEL GOOD. RETURNED TO SERVICE.