05000269/LER-1980-040-01, /01T-0:on 801226,removable Instrument Assembly 40 Count Rate Increased,Apparently Due to Leak in once-through Steam Generator Tube.Caused by High Cycle Fatigue.Tube Replaced.Leak Procedure Implemented

/01T-0:on 801226,removable Instrument Assembly 40 Count Rate Increased,Apparently Due to Leak in once-through Steam Generator Tube.Caused by High Cycle Fatigue.Tube Replaced.Leak Procedure Implemented

ML20005A424
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Site:	Oconee
Issue date:	03/10/1981
From:	Jackie Jones DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML20005A421	List: 05000269/LER-1980-040, Forwards LER 80-040/01T-0.Detailed Event Analysis Encl 05000269/LER-1980-040-01, /01T-0:on 801226,removable Instrument Assembly 40 Count Rate Increased,Apparently Due to Leak in once-through Steam Generator Tube.Caused by High Cycle Fatigue.Tube Replaced.Leak Procedure Implemented
References
LER-80-040-01T, LER-80-40-1T, NUDOCS 8106300311
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LER-1980-040, /01T-0:on 801226,removable Instrument Assembly 40 Count Rate Increased,Apparently Due to Leak in once-through Steam Generator Tube.Caused by High Cycle Fatigue.Tube Replaced.Leak Procedure Implemented

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