05000219/LER-1980-040-03, /03L-0:on 800904,north Core Spray Sys Snubber 51/6 Failed to Lock in Either Tension or Compression Directions. Caused by Loose Socket Head Screws Permitting Hydraulic Fluid to Leak.Snubber Replaced & Screws Tightened

/03L-0:on 800904,north Core Spray Sys Snubber 51/6 Failed to Lock in Either Tension or Compression Directions. Caused by Loose Socket Head Screws Permitting Hydraulic Fluid to Leak.Snubber Replaced & Screws Tightened

ML19351D249
Person / Time
Site:	Oyster Creek
Issue date:	10/01/1980
From:	Gasbarro D JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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ML19351D248	List: 05000219/LER-1980-040, Forwards LER 80-040/03L-0 05000219/LER-1980-040-03, /03L-0:on 800904,north Core Spray Sys Snubber 51/6 Failed to Lock in Either Tension or Compression Directions. Caused by Loose Socket Head Screws Permitting Hydraulic Fluid to Leak.Snubber Replaced & Screws Tightened
References
LER-80-040-03L, LER-80-40-3L, NUDOCS 8010090322
Download: ML19351D249 (1)

LER-1980-040, /03L-0:on 800904,north Core Spray Sys Snubber 51/6 Failed to Lock in Either Tension or Compression Directions. Caused by Loose Socket Head Screws Permitting Hydraulic Fluid to Leak.Snubber Replaced & Screws Tightened

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