ML20037B730

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AO 72-18:on 721018,control Rod 19 Failed to Fall Completely Into Core.Decision Made to Withdraw Safety Group D Including Control Rod & Return Plant to Svc
ML20037B730
Person / Time
Site: Yankee Rowe
Issue date: 10/19/1972
From: Autio H
YANKEE ATOMIC ELECTRIC CO.
To: James O'Reilly
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
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References
AO-72-18, NUDOCS 8011140429
Download: ML20037B730 (1)


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rod No.19 failed to fall etepletely into the core; dropping from 90 inchec to approxinat.ely 2h inchen.

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