API Inspection RP 7G Intervals Drilling RIG & Hoisting Equipment DS1

Table A.2 Note:

Surface and Hoisting Equipment

DS-1 Category 3 is equal to API RP-7G

Equipment Category

Intermediate Inspection frequency

Major Inspection Frequency

Drilling Mast & (Raising Lines) * see note below

1 year

4 years

Relevant Standards

API 9A (Wire) / RB 9B (Care) / API RP 4G / 4F ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Substructure

1 year

4 years

6 months

1year

Crown Block

1 year

3 years

API 8C / RP 8B ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Travelling Block

1 year

3 years

API 8C / RP 8B ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Drilling Hook

6 months

3 years

API 8C / RP 8B ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Links Elevator

6 months

Elevators

6 months

2 years

API 8C / RP 8B ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

1 year

4 years

API 7K / RP 7L ASTM E165 Manufacturers Recommendations

Kelly D. Bushing

6 months

1 year

API 7K / RP 7L ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Master Bushing

6 months

1 year

API 7K / RP 7L ASTM E165 Manufacturers Recommendations

Slips

6 months

6 months

API 7K / RP 7L ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Spiders

6 months

6 months

API RP 7L ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Safety Clamp

6 months

6 months

API RP 7L ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Tongs

6 months

6 months

API RP 7L ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Kelly Spinner

6 months

1 year

ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Stabbing Board, including Monkey board.

Rotary Table

API RP4G, App A ASTM E165 ASTM E709 ASTM E165

API 8C / RP 8B ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com

Equipment Category

Intermediate Inspection frequency

Major Inspection Frequency

Relevant Standards

Brake Bands & Linkages

6 months or when Blocks changed which ever comes first

1 year after last inspection

API RP 7L ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Dead Line Anchor

6 months

2 years

ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Lifting Plugs

6 months

Air Winches

1 year

1 year

ASTM E165 ASTM E709 PDO ERD 80-01 Manufacturers Recommendations

Swivels

6 months

2 years

API 8C / RP 8B IADC Chpt H Sect 4 ASTM E165 ASTM E709 Manufacturers Recommendations

Spelters

6 months

ASTM E165 ASTM E709 PDO ERD 80-01

Trailer King Pings

6 months

ASTM E165 ASTM E709

Slings & Shackles

6 months

6 months

API RP 9B (Care) / / RP 8B ASTM E165 ASTM E709 PDO ERD 80-01

Personnel Basket

6 months

4 years

ASTM E165 ASTM E709

Cranes (Hook Inspection)

6 months

1 year

ASTM E165 ASTM E709 PDO ERD 80-01 Manufacturers Recommendations

Forklifts (Fork & Forks Support)

6 months

1 year

ASTM E165 ASTM E709 PDO ERD 80-01 Manufacturers Recommendations

ASTM E165 ASTM E709 E709 PDO ERD 80-01 Manufacturers Recommendations

* Note: Raising Lines can be separated from mast inspection. Medium rigs change out as per manufacture recommendations. Heavy rigs should inspect raising lines after each move.

PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory trial version www.pdffactory.com