As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
DURING TEST OPS AND TAKEOFF, THE GEAR LEVER WAS HARD TO RAISE INTO UP AND LOCKED POSITION, CYCLED GEAR AND LEVER MOVED OK INTO UP AND LOCKED. FOUND INSULATION ON FWD PRESSURE BULKHEAD FOULING CONTROL CABLES. INSTALLED INSULATION PROPERLY AND GEAR OPS CHECKED GOOD PER MM 32-30-00.