05000334/LER-1980-072-03, /03L-0:on 800930,w/plant in Mode 5 W/A Train Priority,Leak Found on 2A Boric Acid pump(CH-P-2A).Caused by Worn Mechanical Seal.While Replacing seal,hair-line Crack Found in Pump Shaft.Seal & Shaft Will Be Replaced

/03L-0:on 800930,w/plant in Mode 5 W/A Train Priority,Leak Found on 2A Boric Acid pump(CH-P-2A).Caused by Worn Mechanical Seal.While Replacing seal,hair-line Crack Found in Pump Shaft.Seal & Shaft Will Be Replaced

ML19339A269
Person / Time
Site:	Beaver Valley
Issue date:	10/28/1980
From:	Lacey W DUQUESNE LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
ML19339A268	List: 05000334/LER-1980-072, Forwards LER 80-072/03L-0 05000334/LER-1980-072-03, /03L-0:on 800930,w/plant in Mode 5 W/A Train Priority,Leak Found on 2A Boric Acid pump(CH-P-2A).Caused by Worn Mechanical Seal.While Replacing seal,hair-line Crack Found in Pump Shaft.Seal & Shaft Will Be Replaced
References
LER-80-072-03L, LER-80-72-3L, NUDOCS 8011030484
Download: ML19339A269 (1)

LER-1980-072, /03L-0:on 800930,w/plant in Mode 5 W/A Train Priority,Leak Found on 2A Boric Acid pump(CH-P-2A).Caused by Worn Mechanical Seal.While Replacing seal,hair-line Crack Found in Pump Shaft.Seal & Shaft Will Be Replaced

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