05000289/LER-1981-001-03, /03L-1:on 810117,two Leaks Found in 1-inch Bypass Around MU-V17 During Limited Plant Heatup.Caused by Flange Socket Fillet Weld Failure Due to fabrication-induced Crack in Root of Weld

/03L-1:on 810117,two Leaks Found in 1-inch Bypass Around MU-V17 During Limited Plant Heatup.Caused by Flange Socket Fillet Weld Failure Due to fabrication-induced Crack in Root of Weld

ML19347E307
Person / Time
Site:	Crane
Issue date:	04/20/1981
From:	Mitchell D METROPOLITAN EDISON CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19347E303	List: 05000289/LER-1981-001, Forwards LER 81-001/03L-1.Detailed Event Analysis Encl 05000289/LER-1981-001-03, /03L-1:on 810117,two Leaks Found in 1-inch Bypass Around MU-V17 During Limited Plant Heatup.Caused by Flange Socket Fillet Weld Failure Due to fabrication-induced Crack in Root of Weld
References
LER-81-001-03L, LER-81-1-3L, NUDOCS 8104240551
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LER-1981-001, /03L-1:on 810117,two Leaks Found in 1-inch Bypass Around MU-V17 During Limited Plant Heatup.Caused by Flange Socket Fillet Weld Failure Due to fabrication-induced Crack in Root of Weld

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