ML19339A275

LER 80-03l/03L-0:on 801001,while Refueling,Shock Suppressor MS-24 on Main Steam C Piping Found No Visible Fluid in Sight Glass.Caused by Fluid Leakage in One Cylinder Inlet Fitting.Seals in Cylinder & Valve Replaced

ML19339A275
Person / Time
Site:	Vermont Yankee
Issue date:	10/31/1980
From:	Murphy W VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR POWER CORP.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
Shared Package
ML19339A273	List: ML19339A272 ML19339A275
References
LER-80-031-03L, LER-80-31-3L, NUDOCS 8011030509
Download: ML19339A275 (1)

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