05000369/LER-1981-071-03, /03L-0:on 810426,while in Mode 4,initial Fuel Loading,Only Boration Flow Path Extended from Refueling Water Storage Tank to RCS Through Centrifugal Charging Pump 1B.Caused by Fully Open Valve.Valve Repositioned

/03L-0:on 810426,while in Mode 4,initial Fuel Loading,Only Boration Flow Path Extended from Refueling Water Storage Tank to RCS Through Centrifugal Charging Pump 1B.Caused by Fully Open Valve.Valve Repositioned

ML20009F734
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	05/26/1981
From:	Ouellette R DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML20009F728	List: 05000369/LER-1981-071, Forwards LER 81-071/03L-0.Detailed Event Analysis Encl 05000369/LER-1981-071-03, /03L-0:on 810426,while in Mode 4,initial Fuel Loading,Only Boration Flow Path Extended from Refueling Water Storage Tank to RCS Through Centrifugal Charging Pump 1B.Caused by Fully Open Valve.Valve Repositioned
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LER-81-071-03L, LER-81-71-3L, NUDOCS 8107310475
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LER-1981-071, /03L-0:on 810426,while in Mode 4,initial Fuel Loading,Only Boration Flow Path Extended from Refueling Water Storage Tank to RCS Through Centrifugal Charging Pump 1B.Caused by Fully Open Valve.Valve Repositioned

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