05000282/LER-1980-025-01, /01T-0:on 800904,during Refueling Shutdown, Ultrasonic Exam of Steam Generator Support Bolts Revealed Crack Indications.Unit 2 Also Inspected.Caused by Environ Assisted Cracking.All Unit 1 Bolts Will Be Replaced

/01T-0:on 800904,during Refueling Shutdown, Ultrasonic Exam of Steam Generator Support Bolts Revealed Crack Indications.Unit 2 Also Inspected.Caused by Environ Assisted Cracking.All Unit 1 Bolts Will Be Replaced

ML19338D778
Person / Time
Site:	Prairie Island
Issue date:	09/18/1980
From:	NORTHERN STATES POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION III)
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ML19338D774	List: 05000282/LER-1980-025, Forwards LER 80-025/01T-0 05000282/LER-1980-025-01, /01T-0:on 800904,during Refueling Shutdown, Ultrasonic Exam of Steam Generator Support Bolts Revealed Crack Indications.Unit 2 Also Inspected.Caused by Environ Assisted Cracking.All Unit 1 Bolts Will Be Replaced
References
LER-80-025-01T, LER-80-25-1T, NUDOCS 8009230741
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LER-1980-025, /01T-0:on 800904,during Refueling Shutdown, Ultrasonic Exam of Steam Generator Support Bolts Revealed Crack Indications.Unit 2 Also Inspected.Caused by Environ Assisted Cracking.All Unit 1 Bolts Will Be Replaced

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