05000369/LER-1981-043-03, /03L-0:on 810410,pressure Gauge for Steam Generator a Steam Line Pressure Channel 2 Did Not Respond W/Other Gauges.Caused by Failure of Pressure Transmitter Root Valve to Open Due to Weak Plunger Spring

/03L-0:on 810410,pressure Gauge for Steam Generator a Steam Line Pressure Channel 2 Did Not Respond W/Other Gauges.Caused by Failure of Pressure Transmitter Root Valve to Open Due to Weak Plunger Spring

ML20009C169
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	05/10/1981
From:	Ouellette R DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20009C168	List: 05000369/LER-1981-043-03, /03L-0:on 810410,pressure Gauge for Steam Generator a Steam Line Pressure Channel 2 Did Not Respond W/Other Gauges.Caused by Failure of Pressure Transmitter Root Valve to Open Due to Weak Plunger Spring ML20009C167
References
LER-81-043-03L, LER-81-43-3L, NUDOCS 8107200342
Download: ML20009C169 (1)

LER-1981-043, /03L-0:on 810410,pressure Gauge for Steam Generator a Steam Line Pressure Channel 2 Did Not Respond W/Other Gauges.Caused by Failure of Pressure Transmitter Root Valve to Open Due to Weak Plunger Spring

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