ML20008E879

LER 81-011/03T-0:on 810210,both Pressure Seals on Inner Door of Lower Personnel Air Lock Failed.Caused by Hole in One Seal & Bubble in Other Seal.Seals Replaced & Returned to Manufacturer

ML20008E879
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	03/04/1981
From:	Ouellette R DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20008E876	List: ML20008E875 ML20008E879
References
LER-81-011-03T, LER-81-11-3T, NUDOCS 8103100435
Download: ML20008E879 (1)

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