05000327/LER-1980-098-03, /03L-0:on 800624,during heat-up,tee Fitting on Pressurizer Pressure Sensing Line for Instrument 1-PI-68-323 Failed,Allowing Primary Coolant to Leak Into Containment. Caused by Improper Installation of Ferrule Ring on Tee

/03L-0:on 800624,during heat-up,tee Fitting on Pressurizer Pressure Sensing Line for Instrument 1-PI-68-323 Failed,Allowing Primary Coolant to Leak Into Containment. Caused by Improper Installation of Ferrule Ring on Tee

ML19321A183
Person / Time
Site:	Sequoyah
Issue date:	07/18/1980
From:	Emrath R TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
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ML19321A178	List: 05000327/LER-1980-098, Forwards LER 80-098/03L-0 05000327/LER-1980-098-03, /03L-0:on 800624,during heat-up,tee Fitting on Pressurizer Pressure Sensing Line for Instrument 1-PI-68-323 Failed,Allowing Primary Coolant to Leak Into Containment. Caused by Improper Installation of Ferrule Ring on Tee
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LER-80-098-03L, LER-80-98-3L, NUDOCS 8007220574
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LER-1980-098, /03L-0:on 800624,during heat-up,tee Fitting on Pressurizer Pressure Sensing Line for Instrument 1-PI-68-323 Failed,Allowing Primary Coolant to Leak Into Containment. Caused by Improper Installation of Ferrule Ring on Tee

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