05000368/LER-1981-020-03, /03L-0:on 810520,two Source Range Neutron Flux Monitor Signals Increased Suddenly.Probably Caused by Noise Interference.Investigation Underway.Cables & Connectors to Be Changed During Next Refueling Outage

/03L-0:on 810520,two Source Range Neutron Flux Monitor Signals Increased Suddenly.Probably Caused by Noise Interference.Investigation Underway.Cables & Connectors to Be Changed During Next Refueling Outage

ML20005A554
Person / Time
Site:	Arkansas Nuclear
Issue date:	06/22/1981
From:	Cogburn T ARKANSAS POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION IV)
Shared Package
ML20005A544	List: 05000368/LER-1981-020, Forwards LER 81-020/03L-0 05000368/LER-1981-020-03, /03L-0:on 810520,two Source Range Neutron Flux Monitor Signals Increased Suddenly.Probably Caused by Noise Interference.Investigation Underway.Cables & Connectors to Be Changed During Next Refueling Outage
References
LER-81-020-03L, LER-81-20-3L, NUDOCS 8106300450
Download: ML20005A554 (1)

LER-1981-020, /03L-0:on 810520,two Source Range Neutron Flux Monitor Signals Increased Suddenly.Probably Caused by Noise Interference.Investigation Underway.Cables & Connectors to Be Changed During Next Refueling Outage

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