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AO 50-219/74/33:on 740521,auto-depressurization Sys Initiation Timers 16M23A & 16M232B Failed to Complete Timing Cycle in Less than Two Minutes.Cause Under Investigation. Timers Reset & Timed Out in Less than Two Minutes
ML20148T136
Person / Time
Site: Oyster Creek
Issue date: 05/22/1974
From: Rone A
JERSEY CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:
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AO-50-219-74-33, NUDOCS 8102190760
Download: ML20148T136 (3)


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