05000272/LER-1980-002-03, /03L-0:on 800104,discovered That Functional Tests of Power Range Neutron Flux Low Trip Setpoint When Greater than 25% Power Had Not Been Performed Since 1976.Caused by Lack of Procedures for Tests

/03L-0:on 800104,discovered That Functional Tests of Power Range Neutron Flux Low Trip Setpoint When Greater than 25% Power Had Not Been Performed Since 1976.Caused by Lack of Procedures for Tests

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LER-1980-002, /03L-0:on 800104,discovered That Functional Tests of Power Range Neutron Flux Low Trip Setpoint When Greater than 25% Power Had Not Been Performed Since 1976.Caused by Lack of Procedures for Tests

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