ML20010F756

LER 81-130/03L-0:on 810805,ionization Smoke Detector in Fire Zone 72 Failed Channel Functional Test.Caused by Deterioration of Integral Printed Circuitry Due to Boric Acid Deposits in Honeywell Detector,Type TC 100A

ML20010F756
Person / Time
Site:	McGuire
Issue date:	09/01/1981
From:	Nardoci P DUKE POWER CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20010F753	List: ML20010F752 ML20010F756
References
LER-81-130-03L, LER-81-130-3L, NUDOCS 8109110292
Download: ML20010F756 (1)

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