ML19323D375

LER 80-009/03L-0:on 800414,during Normal Operation,Shift Personnel Verified Reported Leak at Suction Piping Header one-inch Drain Line Connection on D RHR Pump.Caused by Fatigue Failure of Pipe.Pump Suction Line Repaired

ML19323D375
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	05/14/1980
From:	Cooney M PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
LER-80-009-03L, LER-80-9-3L, NUDOCS 8005210507
Download: ML19323D375 (1)

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