ML20064J179

/03L-0 on 781127:D Reactor Bldg Area Exhaust Radiat Monitor Indicated Downscale & Was Determined to Be Inoperable.Caused by Defective Zener Diode in Amplifier of GE sensor-converter Unit,Model 194X927011

ML20064J179
Person / Time
Site:	Peach Bottom
Issue date:	12/20/1978
From:	Cooney M PECO ENERGY CO., (FORMERLY PHILADELPHIA ELECTRIC
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References
LER-78-023-03L, LER-78-23-3L, NUDOCS 7812290198
Download: ML20064J179 (1)

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.Mr. Boyca H. Grfte, Jfrector No.,3-73-23/JL-o Offles of Inspection fr Enforcement. Ration I U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Consnission 631 Park Avenue King of Prussia, PA - 19406

Dear Mr. Grier:

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