05000267/LER-1979-052-03, /03L-0:on 791022,at 9% Power B Instrument Air Compressor Found to Have Insufficient Output While a Compressor Out of Svc.Caused by Bent Piston Rod & Worn Valves.Parts Replaced or Rebuilt

/03L-0:on 791022,at 9% Power B Instrument Air Compressor Found to Have Insufficient Output While a Compressor Out of Svc.Caused by Bent Piston Rod & Worn Valves.Parts Replaced or Rebuilt

ML19210E320
Person / Time
Site:	Fort Saint Vrain
Issue date:	11/20/1979
From:	Gahm J PUBLIC SERVICE CO. OF COLORADO
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
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ML19210E316	List: 05000267/LER-1979-052, Forwards LER 79-052/03L-0 05000267/LER-1979-052-03, /03L-0:on 791022,at 9% Power B Instrument Air Compressor Found to Have Insufficient Output While a Compressor Out of Svc.Caused by Bent Piston Rod & Worn Valves.Parts Replaced or Rebuilt
References
LER-79-052-03L, LER-79-52-3L, NUDOCS 7912040330
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LER-1979-052, /03L-0:on 791022,at 9% Power B Instrument Air Compressor Found to Have Insufficient Output While a Compressor Out of Svc.Caused by Bent Piston Rod & Worn Valves.Parts Replaced or Rebuilt

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