05000219/LER-1980-038-03, /03L-0:on 800826,during Surveillance Testing of Reactor Triple Low Water Level sensors,RE18B Tripped at Level Less Conservative than Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Sensor Repeatability.Sensor Reset within Prescribed Limits

/03L-0:on 800826,during Surveillance Testing of Reactor Triple Low Water Level sensors,RE18B Tripped at Level Less Conservative than Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Sensor Repeatability.Sensor Reset within Prescribed Limits

ML19347A960
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	09/25/1980
From:	Quintenz T JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19347A952	List: 05000219/LER-1980-038, Forwards LER 80-038/03L-0 05000219/LER-1980-038-03, /03L-0:on 800826,during Surveillance Testing of Reactor Triple Low Water Level sensors,RE18B Tripped at Level Less Conservative than Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Sensor Repeatability.Sensor Reset within Prescribed Limits
References
LER-80-038-03L, LER-80-38-3L, NUDOCS 8009300569
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LER-1980-038, /03L-0:on 800826,during Surveillance Testing of Reactor Triple Low Water Level sensors,RE18B Tripped at Level Less Conservative than Tech Spec Limits.Caused by Sensor Repeatability.Sensor Reset within Prescribed Limits

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2191980038R03 - NRC Website

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