ML20063M580

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Interim Deficiency Rept Re Potential Failure of Pinion Gear Shear Keys in Limitorque Model SBO(SD-25).Initially Reported on 820804.Problem Still Under Assessment.Final Rept Expected by 821005
ML20063M580
Person / Time
Site: Millstone Dominion icon.png
Issue date: 09/03/1982
From: Counsil W
NORTHEAST NUCLEAR ENERGY CO.
To: Haynes R
NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION I)
References
10CFR-050.55E, 10CFR-50.55E, AEC-MP-3-284, B10553, NUDOCS 8209150243
Download: ML20063M580 (1)


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September 3,1982 Docket No. 50-423 AEC-M P-3-284 B105y Mr. Ronald C. Haynes Region 1 Office of Inspection and Enforcement U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA 19406 Gentlemen:

Millstone Nuclear Power Station, Unit No. 3, Reporting of Potential Significant Deficiencies in Design and Construction: Failure of Pinion Gear Shear Keys in Limitorque Model SBO (SD-25)

As required by Title 10, Code of Federal Regulations Part 50, Paragraph 55(e),

Northeast Nuclear Energy Company (NNECO) is reporting a potential significant deficiency in the construction of Millstone Jnit No. 3. On August 4,1982 Mr. R.

Lefebvre of Northeast Utilities Service G,mpany telephoned your Mr. L. Briggs to report a potential significant deficiency regarding the failure of pinion gear shear keys in Limitorque model SBO motor operated valves.

At present we are unable to provide a final report describing the corrective and preventative measures to be taken because we are still in the preliminary stages of assessing the problem. We are also unable, at this time, to provide a commitment date for the final report. Therefore, to follow this commitment we will provide you with an update by October 5,1982.

Very truly yours, NORTHEAST NU -LEAR ENERGY COMPANY

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