05000324/LER-1981-062-03, /03L-0:on 810704,control Rod Failed to Have Full in Position Indication Lights Lit When Fully Inserted.Caused by Failed Reed Switch Located in Drywell.Switch to Be Repaired During Future Outage

/03L-0:on 810704,control Rod Failed to Have Full in Position Indication Lights Lit When Fully Inserted.Caused by Failed Reed Switch Located in Drywell.Switch to Be Repaired During Future Outage

ML20009H639
Person / Time
Site:	Brunswick
Issue date:	07/28/1981
From:	Pastva M CAROLINA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML20009H635	List: 05000324/LER-1981-062, Forwards LER 81-062/03L-0 05000324/LER-1981-062-03, /03L-0:on 810704,control Rod Failed to Have Full in Position Indication Lights Lit When Fully Inserted.Caused by Failed Reed Switch Located in Drywell.Switch to Be Repaired During Future Outage
References
LER-81-062-03L, LER-81-62-3L, NUDOCS 8108100312
Download: ML20009H639 (1)

LER-1981-062, /03L-0:on 810704,control Rod Failed to Have Full in Position Indication Lights Lit When Fully Inserted.Caused by Failed Reed Switch Located in Drywell.Switch to Be Repaired During Future Outage

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