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Responds to 870302 request for info re use of O-rings in nuclear power plants,in light of Space Shuttle Challenger problem.Equipment must successfully pass qualification tests showing ability to function during such accidents.

Accession Number: ML20205P784

Date Released: Tuesday, October 29, 2024

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• ML20205P781 - Responds to 870302 request for info re use of O-rings in nuclear power plants,in light of Space Shuttle Challenger problem.Equipment must successfully pass qualification tests showing ability to function during such accidents. (4 page(s), 3/26/1987)
• ML20205P873 - Requests thoughts & observations re constituent concern that faulty O-rings,of type used in Space Shuttle Challenger,may be in use in nuclear power stations.Constituent ltr encl. (2 page(s), 3/2/1987)