ML17261A871

Part 21 Rept Re Crimping Indentor Component Not Machined to Proper Dimensions Causing Tool to Be Out of Calibr Specs. Qualified Tool Furnished by Vendor as Replacement for Defective Item.Crimping Tools Satisfactorily Tested

ML17261A871
Person / Time
Site:	Ginna
Issue date:	02/28/1989
From:	Rich Smith ROCHESTER GAS & ELECTRIC CORP.
To:	Murley T Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation
References
REF-PT21-89-035-000 PT21-89-035-000, PT21-89-35, NUDOCS 8903080098
Download: ML17261A871 (6)

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ACCESSION NBR:8903080098 DOC.DATE: 89/02/28 NOTARIZED: NO DOCKET FACIL:50-244 Robert Emmet Ginna Nuclear Plant, Unit 1, Rochester G 05000244 AUTH. NAME AUTHOR AFFILIATION SMITH,R.E. Rochester Gas 6 Electric Corp.

RECIP.NAME RECIPIENT AFFILIATION MURLEY,T.E. Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Director (Post 870411

SUBJECT:

Part 21 rept re crimping indentor component not machined to proper dimensions.

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TITLE: Part 21 Rept (50 DKT)

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'PORK xzigjyjz ePA~'uiviiI ROCHESTER GAS AND ELECTRIC CORPORATION ~ 89 EAST AVENUE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. 14649.0001 ROBERT E. SMITH TELEPHONE Vice Prerident AREAR';OOE7t6 546.2700 Production and Engineerintt February 28, 1989 Dr. Thomas E. Murley, Director Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555

Dear Dr. Murley,

In accordance with the requirements as delineated in 10 CFR Part 21, "Reporting of Defects and Non-compliance", the following notification is hereby submitted. This submittal results from the receipt of a defective crimping tool procured in accordance with our Quality Assurance Program from AMP Special Industries, a division of AMP Products Corporation.

Specific information regarding failure identification and corrective action taken are detailed on the enclosed Attachment I. Should further information be required, please contact Mr.

Joseph Widay, Superintendent of Ginna Production, at (315) 524-4446.

Very truly yours,

~7 ober~ . Smith Vice President Production and Engineering Mr. William T. Russell, Regional Administrator US Nuclear Regulatory Commission xc'c: Region I 475 Allendale Road King of Prussia, PA 19406 Ginna Senior Resident Inspector j 8908080098 85'0228 PDR S

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4 Attachment I Name: Robert E. Smith

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Vice President, Production and Engineering Address: Rochester Gas and Electric Corporation 89 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14649 Facility: R. E. Ginna Nuclear Power Plant Docket No. 50-244 Basic Component: AMP Crimping Tool P/N 47386 Supplier: AMP Special Industries, Division of AMP Products Corporation Nature of Defect: Crimping indentor component not machined to proper dimensions. This could have resulted in defective crimps being performed in field applications. Defective crimps may result in inadequate current carrying capacity, inability of components to operate, incorrect status indication or heating and possible failure of the connection under load. These could impact safe shutdown capability or capability to prevent or mitigate the consequences of an accident.

Date obtained: February 28, 1989 Other basic components:

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k Corrective Action: Following identif ication through routine testing, the defective tool was returned to the vendor for evaluation. Findings indicate that the crimping indentor component was not machined to proper dimensions causing the tool to be out of calibration specifications. The vendor has indicated that 1004 sampling will now be conducted as approved to the previous 104 sampling program. A fully qualified tool has been furnished by the vendor as= a replacement for the defective item.

All identical crimping tools have been satisfactorily tested at our facility.

Responsible individual for action:

Joesph Widay, Superintendent, Ginna Production Time to complete action:

Return of the defective tool to the supplier and receipt of a qualified tool in accordance, with the procurement specification has been completed. This item is complete.

Advice related to defect:

Overcheck program to insure quality receipt should be conducted as appropriate.

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