05000277/LER-1978-043-03, /03L-0 on 781019:snubber 23HBS-38 Found W/Unacceptable Bleed Rates & Locking Velocities.Caused by Clogged Bleed Orifices & Low Ambient Temp During Tests. Safety-related Snubbers Tested,Repaired & Recalib

/03L-0 on 781019:snubber 23HBS-38 Found W/Unacceptable Bleed Rates & Locking Velocities.Caused by Clogged Bleed Orifices & Low Ambient Temp During Tests. Safety-related Snubbers Tested,Repaired & Recalib

ML19289F148
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	11/17/1978
From:	Cooney M PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19289F139	List: 05000277/LER-1978-043, Forwards LER 78-043/03L-0 05000277/LER-1978-043-03, /03L-0 on 781019:snubber 23HBS-38 Found W/Unacceptable Bleed Rates & Locking Velocities.Caused by Clogged Bleed Orifices & Low Ambient Temp During Tests. Safety-related Snubbers Tested,Repaired & Recalib
References
LER-78-043-03L, LER-78-43-3L, NUDOCS 7906040329
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LER-1978-043, /03L-0 on 781019:snubber 23HBS-38 Found W/Unacceptable Bleed Rates & Locking Velocities.Caused by Clogged Bleed Orifices & Low Ambient Temp During Tests. Safety-related Snubbers Tested,Repaired & Recalib

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