This message is notification to the NRC, pursuant to
10 CFR 21.21(d)(3)(i) requirements, that the Vice President Operations at Waterford 3 was notified on September 28, 2012 at 14:10
CDT of a condition which will be conservatively reported as a defect under the rule. A written report to the NRC will follow within 30 days.
The basic component that is subject to reporting is the Masoneilan I/P (current to pneumatic) Transducer Model 8005N. These transducers are utilized in safety related applications at Waterford 3. This condition has been corrected in the plant.
Waterford has identified that the subject transducer fails to calibrate at the high end of its span. No defective components are currently installed.
Waterford 3 is operating normally at 100% power. This identified condition caused no loss of safety function and had no impact on public health and safety.
The licensee notified the NRC Resident Inspector.