3.0 LCO Applicability

Question 1

LCO 3.0.1

Answer 1

LCOs shall be met
Exceptions provided in LCO 3.0.2, 3.0.7, and 3.0.8

Question 2

LCO 3.0.2

Answer 2

If an LCO is not met, the required actions of the associated conditions shall be met.
Exceptions provided in LCO 3.0.5, and 3.0.6

Question 3

LCO 3.0.3

Answer 3

When an LCO is not met and its actions are not met, or there are no actions provided, within 1 hour
-be in Mode 3 within 7 hours
-be in Mode 5 within 37 hours

Question 4

LCO 3.0.4

Answer 4

If an LCO is not met, entry into a Mode specified in the Applicability can only be made if:
-the Actions entered permit operation for an unlimited time
-a risk assessment has been done
-an allowance is stated

Does not prevent a shutdown of the unit

Question 5

LCO 3.0.5

Answer 5

Equipment declared inoperable may be returned to service to perform testing to demonstrate its operability.

Question 6

LCO 3.0.6

Answer 6

If a supported system LCO is not met solely due to its support system LCO not being met, the supported systems conditions/actions are not required to be met, unless there is a loss of safety function.

Question 7

LCO 3.0.7

Answer 7

Special Test Exceptions

Question 8

LCO 3.0.8

Answer 8

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