05000335/LER-1979-014-09, Diesel Generator Vendor Notified Util of Potential Failure of Crankshaft Coupling for Cooling Fans on Diesel Generators.Cause Unstated. Couplings Replaced W/Couplings of Improved Design

Diesel Generator Vendor Notified Util of Potential Failure of Crankshaft Coupling for Cooling Fans on Diesel Generators.Cause Unstated. Couplings Replaced W/Couplings of Improved Design

ML17266A367
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	11/24/1980
From:	Pace P FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML17209A395	List: 05000335/LER-1979-014, Forwards Revised LER 79-014/09L-1 05000335/LER-1979-014-09, Diesel Generator Vendor Notified Util of Potential Failure of Crankshaft Coupling for Cooling Fans on Diesel Generators.Cause Unstated. Couplings Replaced W/Couplings of Improved Design
References
LER-79-014-09L, LER-79-14-9L, NUDOCS 8012020555
Download: ML17266A367 (2)

LER-1979-014, Diesel Generator Vendor Notified Util of Potential Failure of Crankshaft Coupling for Cooling Fans on Diesel Generators.Cause Unstated. Couplings Replaced W/Couplings of Improved Design

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