Date of lssue: April 2005

Affected Publication: Errata l to API RP 4G, Reco111me11ded Practice.filr Use allli Procedures
fOr lnspection, Aiainteuance, and R1!¡1air l?f Drilling and 1-Vell Servicing Strucíures, Third Edition,
April 2004, Errata Date, June 2004

ERRATA

On page 8, Sectio11 12, ¡Jaragra¡1hs "g ", "/¡ '', it should read:
(Errata dated J1111e 2004 i11correct(1' slwwed lt below as a bu/Jet ilem 11111/er g.)

g. In a 1nulti-part \Vire rape substructure raising syste1n. lines should be re111oved

fro1n service when any ofthe follo\ving conditions exist:
• Six (6) or more broken wires in one rape lay.
• Three (3) or more broken wires in one strand in one rape lay.
h. A mas! raising line with any broken wires should be replaced.
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 FOREWORD

This cdition includcs nc\v inspection guidclincs for drilling and \vcll scrvicing structurcs.
Users/o\vncrs 111ay requirc a pcriod of tin1c to bring cxisting structurcs into confbnnancc
with thesc UC\V criteria. Duc to thc nun1ber ofstructures involvcd and thc lünitcd availability
of qualificd inspectors, thc date of the first inspection for cxisting stn1cturcs should rcn1ain
llcxiblc.
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 CONTENTS

Pagc

SCOPE ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l
1.2 Structures Covered ............................................................................................................... 1

2 REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l

3 TERMS, DEFlNJTIONS AND ABBREYIATED TERMS ..................... l

3.1 Tern1s and Definitions ........................................................................................................... 1
3.2 Abbreviuted Tenns ..................................................................................................2

4 GENERAL PRINCIPLES ........................................................................... 2

4.1 Procedures ............................... , .......................................................... 2
4.2 Personnel Qualifications ......................................................................................... 2
4.3 Training ...................................................................................................................................3

5 USE AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................... 3

5.1 General. ......................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Loading ..................................................................................................................... 3
5.3 Bolted Structure ......................................................................................................... 3
5.4 Racking Platforn1s ..................................................................................................4

6 INSPECTION ...................................................................................4
6.1 General...........................................................................................................4
6.2 Inspection Categories ............................................................................................. 4
6.3 Frequcncy of Inspection . ...................... , ..................................................... 5
6.4 Acceptance Criteria.............................................................................................................. 5
6.5 Rejected Equipment. ................................................................................................ 5

7 REPAIR .............................................................................................5
7. l General. ......................................................................................................... 5
7.2 Corrosion .................................................................................................................. 6
7.3 Fire and Heat Exposure............................................................................................. 6

8 MODJFJCATION/UPGRADE ................................................................................................ 6
8.1 Planning .................................................................................................................... 6
8.2 Design & Modilication ................. , .....................................................................6
8.3 Padeyes ..................................................................................................................... 6
8.4 Lifting Eyes .............................................................................................................. 6

9 DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS ......................................................................... 6

9.1 Inspection and Repair Records .............................................................................. 6
9.2 Identificationrrraceability ................................................................................................... 7

JO UNIDENTIFIED EQUIPMENT-LOAD RATJNG DETERMINATION ..................... 7

10.I Proccdure .......................................................................................................................... 7
10.2 Qualification .............................................................................................................. 7

11 FOUNDATION REQUJREMENTS ........................................................... 7

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12 RAISJNG/BRJDLE UNE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT .................................. 8

13 GUYING FOR PORTABLE MASTS WITH GUYLINES .............................................. 8

13.I General. ................................................................................................................... 8
J 3.2 Frequency of lnspection . ....... , , , .......................................................................... 8
13.3 Guy\vire End Tenninations and I-Ianhvare ................................................................ 9
13.4 Prelension ofGuy\vires ........................................................................................... 9

14 GUYWIRE ANCHORS FOR PORTABLE MASTS WITH GUYLINES ....................... 9

14.1 Guy\vire Anchan; for Portable Masts \Vith Guylines ................................................ 9
14.2 Capacity Verification ..................................................................................................... 9
14.3 Altemative Anchoring Practices ...................................................................................9
14.4 Pull Testing and Site Preparation ................................................................................9
14.5 Responsibilities ofContractor, Operator and Testing Co1npany ............................. 10

15 FOUNDATIONS FOR MASTS AND SUBSTRUCTURES ................... !O

15. l Foundations and Supplernental Footing .................. , ................... 10
15.2 Wel!head Cellars .................................................................................................................. 11

16 LOWTEMPERATUREOPERATIONS ............................................................................ 11

APPENDJXA DRILLING MASTS VISUAL INSPECTION FORM ............................... 13

APPENDJX B WELL SERVICJNG MASTS VISUAL INSPECTION FORM ............... 23
APPENDJXC DRILLING DERRICK VISUAL INSPECTION FORM .......................... 29
APPENDIXD SUBSTRUCTURE VISUAL INSPECTION FORM ................................. 37
APPEND!XE FIGURES .................................................................................................... 43

Figures
El Recon1mended Guying Pattcrn . ...... ,.............................................................................. 43
E2 Guy\vire Sag (Catenary)................................................................................................. 44
E3 Anchor Spacing and Capacity Criteria ............................................................................ 45
E4 Inspection Tolerance Guidelines ................................................................................... 46
E5 Portable Mast Location Preparation ... ................... , .................... 47
E6 TypicaI Mast Lifting Lugs ......................................................................................... 48
E7 Safe Bearing Capacity of Soiis .................................................................................. 49
 Recommended Practice for Use and Procedures for lnspection, Maintenance, and
Repair of Drilling and Well Servicing Structures
1 Scope
1.1 OBJECTIVE
The objective of lhis publication is to give gui<lclines and
establish reconm1ended procedures for inspection, rnainte­
nance and repair of items for drilling and \Vell servicing struc­
tures. in arder to maintain the serviceability of this
equipment.
These recornmendations should be considered as supple-
111ental to, and not as a substitute far, the n1anufacturer's
instructions and the reco111111endations in the n1ost current edi­
t.ion of API RP 54 Reco11u11e11ded PracticesfOr Occupational
Sqfety and Health .fór Oíl and Gas 1Vell Drilling and ServiL·­
i11g Operations.
1.2 STRUCTURES COVERED
Ite1ns of drilling and \Vell servicing structures covered hy
this publication include:
• Masts/derricks and accessories
Substruclures and acccssories
Note: Crown block shcaves and bcarings are covcred umJcr API RP
8B.
Note: Offshore 1nasts, derricks, substructures and acccssories are not
under the scope of this reco1nmended practicc rclative to Section
4.1.S Catcgory IV inspcction rcquiren1ents.
2 References
Note: Thc following list or standiirds is supplied for tite cnnve­
niencc of lhe readcr. only thosc portions of thc standard listed
bclo\V which are directly rcfercnccd in this specification are con­
sidered part ofthis spccification. Documents (sub-ticr) that are ref­
crcnccd by thosc standards are not considcred part of this
reco1111ncnded practicc.
a. APJ RP 9B Application, Care, and [!se qf IFire Rape .for
Oi/ Field Service.
b. API RP 54 Occ11pational Safetyfiir Oil and Ga.v Wel/ Ser­
vicing Operations.
c. API Spec 4F Dri/ling and H'cll Servicing Structures.
d. A!SC 1\la11ualjOr Stcel C'onsrruction.
e. ASNT TC-IA Reco111111ended Practice j(1r Perso1111e/
Q11alification and Certffication in J.lon-Destructive Testing.
f. ASTh1 A370 Standard n st A1ethocl,· and DC;finitions .fi:Jr
A1echanica/ 1Csting qf'Stee/ Producís.
g. AWS Dl.l Structural J-Velding C'ode.
h. API RP SB Reco111111ended Practice .fOr Procedures .fOr
ln\pectio11s, A1aü1tenance, Repai1; and Re111a111tft.1ct11re r f
Hoisting Equip111e11t.
Note: Ali standards rererenced should be considered in context and
equivalen! or highcr standards are acceptable in the international
arena.
3 Terms, Definitions and Abbreviated
Terms
Far the purpases of this publicatían, the fallo\ving terms,
definitions and abbreviated terms apply.
3.1 TERMS ANO DEFINITIONS
3.1.1 certification: The act of endorsing as meeting set
standards or requirements.
3.1.2 critica! area: A highly stressed region of a primary
loud-ca1Tying ca1nponent as defined by the manufacturer or a
qualified person.
3.1.3 derrick: A semi-pennanent structure of square ar
rectangular cross-section having tnembers that are latticed or
trussed on all faur sides. This unit must be assembled in the
vertical ar operation position, as it includes no erection 1nech­
anis1n. It 1nay ar n1ay not be guyed.
3.1.4 equipment performance: Operational capability
of a piece of equipment relative to expected ar predetennined
paran1eters or standards.
3.1.5 fish plate: Either one or two steel plates lhat are
\Velded or bolted to the \Vebs ar flanges af adjaccnt rails ar
bean1s on opposite sides to strengthen a member.
3.1.6 inspection: Comparison of equipment conformity
to predetermined standards, follo\ved by a detennination of
actian required, if any.
3.1.7 load test: A procedure wherein a load is applied
under controlled and n1onitored conditions to verify the ser­
viceabilily of equipment.
3.1.8 maintenance: Actians, including inspection;
adjustrnents; cleaning; lubricatian; testing; and expenclable
parts replace1nent necessary to maintain the serviceability of
the equipn1ent.
3.1.9 manufacturer: A term denoting individuals ar
con1panies \Vho make or process equip1nent or materials cov­
ered by this standard.
3.1.1O mast: A structural to\ver con1prised of one or 1nore
sections anLI then raised to the operating position. If the unit
contains t\VO or more sectians, it 1nay be te!escoped ar
unfolded during the erection procedure.
2 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

3.1.11 owner: An individual, legal entity or organization 4 General Principies

holding legal tille to the equipment.
4.1 PROCEDURES
3.1.12 primary load: The axial load to which the equip-
111ent is subjected in operations. 4.1.1 General

3.1.13 primary load carrying components: Those Users/o\vners should cstablish \Vritten procedures far
cornponents of the covered equipn1ent through \Vhich the pri- inspeclion. maintenance and repair of each item of equipment
111a1y load is carried. or 1nay ulilize the \vrilten recomrnendations fron1 the equip­
n1ent manufacturer. Actions rnay be initiated based on, but not
3.1.14 qualified person: A person wha, by passession lilnited to, one ar n1ore of the follo\ving criteria:
of a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, Specific time intervals
ar \Vho by kno\vledge, training, or experiencc, has success­ Measurable \Vear limits
fully den1onstrated the ability to solve ar rcsolve prohle1ns Non-performance of equipment
relating to the subject 1natter, the \VOrl(, or the subject.
Environ1nent
3.1.15 serviceabilily: The condition of a piece af equip­ Experience (history)
n1ent at any point in titne that affects the ability of the equip- Regulatory requirements
1nent to perfonn its function(s) as intended. Equipment damaging incident
3.1.16 shall: For the purpase of this dacument, indicates
that the recom1nended practice is a tninü11um require1nent 4.1.2 User/Owner Procedure Development
that has universal applicability to that specific activity. If the 1nanufacturer of the equip1nent no longer exists ar is
3.1.17 should: Far the pu1µose af this document, indi­ unable far any reason to provide suitable recommendations,
c;Jtes a reconuncnded practice ( J) \Vhere an altemalive prac­ the user/o\vner should develop inspection, maintenance and
lice(s) that is equally safe is available, or (2) tllat may be repair procedures including utilizing applicable API recorn­
i1npraclical under certain circun1stances, or (3) that nu1y be n1ended practices and specilications.
unnecessary for personnel safety and health under certain cir­
cumstances. 4.1.3 Background lnformation

3.1.18 testing: Actions that are carríed out on a piece of Asse1nbly dra\vings, dra\vings identifying critica! areas,
cquipn1ent to detern1ine if it can perfonn a required function. and acccptance criteria should be made available to the
inspector, In the absence of assembly and/or critica] area
3.1.19 users: lndividuals or con1panies responsible for dra\vings, all areas of pri111ary load carrying co1nponents shall
the use of equip111ent or 1naterial, or Í!nple1nenting recon1- be considered critical. This data shall be used by the inspector
111ended practices. to adapt the inspection procedure. In addition, the users/o\vn­
ers n1ay provide the histary of repair, if available.
3.2 ABBREVIATEDTERMS
4.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
ASNT American Society of Nondestructive Tesling
AS1M American Society ofTesting t..!\:. Material 4.2.1 General
AWS An1erican Welding Society lnspectian, n1aintenance and repair procedures should be
CAWI Certified Associated Welding [nspector carried out by a person \Vho, by possession of a recognized
CWI Certified Welding Inspector degree, certificate, ar professional standing, ar \Vho by kno\vl­
H1S Hydrogen Sulfide edge, training, or experience, has successfully demonstrated
IPS Improved Plaw Steel the ability to solve or resolve problen1s relating to the subject
rnatter, the \vork, ar t11e subject. lnspectors should be familiar
IWRC lndependent Wire Rape Core
\vith the type of equipment to be evaluated.
MPI (MT) Magnetic Particle Inspection
NDT Non-dcstructive Testing 4.2.2 Welder Performance Qualifications
OEM Original Equipn1ent Manufacturer
Welders on derrick and mast repairs shall be certified in
PT Liquid Penetrant
accordance \Vith AWS D 1.1 ar equiva1ent and should have
RT H.adiographic Testing experience in n1ast maintenance. All \Velding completed
SWL Safe Working Load should be in accordance \Vilh the requirements of AWS D 1.1
UT Ultrasonic Testing ar equivalent.
 USE ANO PROCEOURES FOR ÍNSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, ANO REPAIR OF DR!LLING ANO WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES
4.2.3 Category 11 lnspections
Personnel undertaking Category II inspections \Vill be indi­
vidua1s designated by the o\vner/user co1n¡x1ny \Vho have a<le­
quate experience and kno\vledge in 1nasts/derricks, These
individuals \Vill typically be experienced field superinten­
dents, engineers, rig supervisory personnel.
4.2.4 Category 111 lnspections
The individual conducting the Category 111inspection1nust
possess adequate kno\vledge and experience in the inspection
criteria specified for Category 111 inspections in Section 6.2.3
and as set fo11h in Section 4.2. l. The individual supervising
the Category JII inspection n1ust possess adequate kno\vlcdge
and experience. Typical persons qualifie<l to supervise the
inspcction could be an engineer, NDT technician, ASN'f
Leve} 11"fechnician, ora senior operations person (Rig Super­
intendent, Rig Manager or Operations Managcn1ent), desig­
nate<l by the o\vner/user con1pany or others, provided they
ll1CCl the above criteria of expcrience, training and knO\Vl­
edge.
4.2.5 Category IV lnspections
The Category IV inspection should be conducted by ar
closely superYised by a Professional Engineer, Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representalive or other
1nanufacturer of drilling structures authorized representative.
In addition. Category IV inspectors should satisfy the require-
1nents of Catego1) lll inspectors.
1
NDT inspectors for a Category IV inspection \vould be
required, as a minilnum, to llave certification as an ASNT
Level II Technician, or the equivalent.
Personnel pe1forn1ing Category 1V visual inspection of
\Vekls shall be qualified and certilied as follo\vs:
AWS certified \Velding inspector or equivalent, or:
An engineer or technician \Vho, by training or experi­
ence, or both, in 1nctals fabrication, inspection, and
testing, is qualified to pcrfonn inspection of thc \Vork.
4.3 TRAINING
Proper training of personnel continues to be one of the
1nost critica] considerations in the care of a 111asts/<lcn·icks.
This includes the rig personnel, 1nechanics, and \Vclders, as
\vell as tlle individuals providing inspection. Field personnel
should be trained to conduct visual inspections as required for
Category, l, II and III inspections. Training programs \Vill
assist iield personnel to identify existing problen1s and ensure
that all equipment involved \Vill operate in the n1anner far
\Vhich it \Vas designed.
3
5 Use and Maintenance
5.1 GENERAL
Maintenunce of cquipn1ent consists of actions such as
adjust111ents, cleaning, lubrication, and replacen1ent of
expendable paiis. l'he con1plexity of these activities and the
safety risk involved should be considered in the assignment of
appropriate resources such as facilities, and equipment.
In addition, to the procedures developed in accordance
\vith Section 4.1, the manufacturer should define any special
tools, 111alerials, n1easuring and inspection equipment, and
personnel qualiiications necessary to perform the n1ainte­
nance.
The 1nanufacturer has uscd care in design and selection of
1naterial far his drilling or \Vell servicing structure. The struc­
ture shoukl give satisfactory perfom1ance \vhen used \Vithin
the stipulatc<l load cupacities and in accordance \Vith instruc­
tions. Every cre\v member involved in erecting and lo\vering
the structure should be given instructions and training in
those operations they are directly involved in.
5.2 LOADING
The safe operation of drilling and \Vell servicing structures
dcpends on \Vhether the foundation is adequate far the load
in1posed (see Section 11). Environmental and dynamic loads
should be considered. The design load far foundation require­
ments should be the sum of the \Veight of the drilling or \Vell
servicing structure, the \Veight of the machinery and equip­
n1ent on it, the 111aximum hook load of the structure, forces
due to externa! guy\vire loading, and the n1aximum setback
load (see Section 15).
During erecting and lo\vering operations utilizing the rig
dra\v\vorks. the slo\vest practica! line speed should be used.
Loads dueto impact, jarring, acceleration, and deceleration
111ay be indicated by Iluctuation of the \Veight indicator. The
operator should keep the indicator readings \Vithin the n::une­
plate hook load capacity rating.
Sorne rig designs require that the n1ast base structure be
restrained against uplift fron1 the application of tnast hook
load.
5.3 BOLTED STRUCTURE
Each part of a bolted structure is designed to carry its share "'
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¿,
of the loud. Parts 01nitted or i111properly placed may contrib­ o
o
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ute to the failure of the structure. During erection of bolted
structures, bolts should be left loase enough, in \vay of erec­
tion. to allo\v proper fil of adjacent n1ast/derrick n1embers
\Vithout distortion and locked in stress. This procedure per-
1nits correct align111ent of the structure, \Vhich results in
proper load distribution. At completion of erection, all bolts
should be checked for proper torque. Periodically, ali bolts
should be checked for proper torque.
4 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G
5.4 RACKING PLATFORMS
A \Vell-constructed pipe racking suppo11, \Vhich is
designed to prevent pipe fron1 falling, should be provided in
thc n1ast/clerrick. Pipe-racking fingers should be kept slraight
and secured \Vith a safcty devi<.:e.
1l1e \Vürking platfonn should be rr1ade of u nonskid mate­
rial and should not extend into the travel path of the hook and
block, s\Vivel, top <lrive syste1n, and motion co1npensator. If
the platfonn is not const.ructed of nonskid n1aleiial, it n1ay be
applied to thc surface as necessary.
Fall protection shoukl be properly sccured and providcd at
a\1 times.
Racking platforn1s may be made of special high-strength
steel; care should be taken to ensure that like tnetals are uscd
in repair.
6 lnspection
6.1 GENERAL
The objcctive of thcse inspections is to dctcct defects.
The existence of cracks or mechanical da1nage can indicate
severe deterioration and itnpending failure. Their detection,
itlentification anJ evaluation require accurJte inspection.
Pro111pt attcntion n1ay be required to detennine if it is nec­
essary to re111ove the equipn1ent fron1 scrvice i1nn1ecliately or
to conduct the appropriale repair.
Jnspection results fro1n Category IJI and Category IV
inspections should be documented and n1aintained (see Sec­
tion 9.1).
Any significant manufacturing dcfccts discovcrcd
should he rcpaircd or rcplaced, and reported to the man­
ufacturer. 1'he follo\ving routine checks as applicablc should
be made at the appropriate intervals:
• lnspect al1 \Velds, particu!arly in erecting mechanisn1,
for cracks.
• Inspect erecting mechanisn1 for any other signs of
defom1ity.
Fol1o\v the manufacturer's instructions \vhen checking
hydraulic circuits and \Vhen bleeding air fro1n scoping
and raising ra1ns befare cach lo\vering operation. Make
sure there is an adequate supply of hydraulic Huid. Pre­
cautions should be taken to retnove ali air frum the
hydraulic system.
• Wire rope, including operating lines, raising lines, and
guylines, should be inspected far kinks, broken \Vires,
or other darnage. Make ce11ain that guylines are not
fouled and that other lines are in place in sheave
grooves befare and during each raising or lo\vering
operation.
Check load transfer 1nechanisn1s, guides and scoping
ram stabilizers in telescoping masts far fi·ce operution
anti good condilion befare raising or lo\vering opera­
tion. J(eep mechanisn1s and guides clean and properly
lubricatcd. Make sure scoping ram stabilizers move
into proper positions as the top section is telescoped up.
After the top section is scoped into the \Vorking posi­
tion, check to see that the load transfer mechanisms are
fully engaged.
Check unit for level and check foundation and supports
for correct place1nent befare erecting operation. Leve)
the unit in accordance \vitl1 n1anufacturer's recomn1en­
dations.
Check \\'CUr und lubrication of cro\Vn sheaves.
Check lubrication and condition of bearings in ali
sheaves. sprockcts. pins, etc., \Vhich are part of the
erection n1echanis1n.
Check folding ladders for proper position prior to
acccss by personnel and for free operation before lo\v­
ering operation.
During drilling or servicing operation, make scheduled
inspections of ali bolted connections to ensure that they
are light.
Load transfer mechanisn1s shou1d be checked fre­
quently far proper locking position, preferably on each
tour during operations. Where possible, the load trans­
fer 111echanis111 should have a positive lock to prevent
disengagement. To develop its rated load capacity, the
axis of the structure must be in alignrnent throughout
iL'i length. lt is important that load transfer mechanisms
be maintained in such condition as to ensure structure
alignn1ent. It is suggested to paint the load transfer
1nechanisn1s a bright, contrasting color in arder to assist
rig personncl in locating and inspecting these items.
6.2 INSPECTION CATEGORIES
6.2.1 Category 1
Visual observation of the 111ast/derrick and substructure by
rig personnel during operations far indications of inadequate
perfonnance.
6.2.2 Category 11
Catcgory 1 inspection plus a n1ore thorough inspection of,
but not limited to, load bearing areas and sheaves for cracks,
darnage, corrosion, loase or 111issing components and pre1na­
ture \Vear. This more detailed inspection should be performed "'?
during rig up opcrations.
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6.2.3 Category 111
A thorough visual inspection of all load bearing compo­
nents and nlembers should be conducted to detern1ine the
condition of the tnast/derrick and substructure and docu­
mented on tl1e checklist in AppendixA. B, C, ar Das applica­
ble. The complcted (and signed) checldist. as well as any
111ajor repairs con1pleted, are to be documented in the perma­
nent rig file. Inspections on \Vell servicing, truck or trailer
 USE AND PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR OF DRILLJNG AND WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES
111ounted n1asts should include observation of rig up/rig do\vn
operations.
6.2.4 Category IV
A Category fil inspection, plus the equipment is to be <lis-
assen1hled and cleaned to the extent neccssary to conduct
NDT oí ali defined crilical areas. An ultrasonic thickness test
is recon1111ended on ali lubular style (or closed style) n1em­
hers to test für interna! co1Tosion. Interna! can1en1s, usually
n.111 on cable, n1ay also be uscd to visually inspect for interna!
corrosion.
Any damage found during the inspection is dcfincd as
MAJOR, SECONDARY, or MINOR, on the following basis:
Majar Damage-Signilicant gcon1etrical distortion or
structural damage to primary load carrying con1ponents
including raising assen1bly, 1nain Jegs, hinge points and
CfO\Víl.
Secondary Dan1uge-Dan1age or distortion to non-pri­
n1ary load carrying components.
fvlinor Dan1age-Da111age or distortion to ancillary
equip1nent, i.e., lad<lers, n1onkey boru-d, \Valk-arounds,
tong hangers, etc.
Ali welds ( 100%) should be visually examined.
All \Velds in critica! areas should be inspected using mag­
netic particle (MPI) or liquid penctrant (PT) method in accor­
dance \Vith Section 6 of AWS D 1.1. An alternativc is to utilize
ultrasonic testing.
Welds on galvanize<l structures 111ay require different inspec­
tion techniques and intervals. Cracks are generally identified
through visual inspection on a galvanized 1nast/c.lerrick.
6.3 FREQUENCY OF INSPECTJON
The user/o\vner of the equipment shoul<l dcvelop schedules
oí inspection based on experience. the manufacturer's recon1-
1nendations, and onc or n1ore of the follo\ving factors:
a. Environ1nent.
b. Load cycles.
c. Regulatory requiren1ents.
d. Operating time.
e. Testing.
f. Repairs.
l'he follo\ving inspection types and frequency are reco1n­
n1ended.
lnspection Types and Frequency
Catcgory Daily RigUp 2-Ycar* 10-Year** Docu1nenlalion
X Optional
ll X Optional
lil X Equip1ncnt File
IV X Equipn1ent File
5
Category 1-daily
Catcgory Il- rig up
Category III- cvcry 730 operating days (every 2 calendar years far
wcl! scrvicing rigs).
Ca!egory IV- cvcry 3,650 opcrating days (evcry 10 calendar years
IOr well servicing rigs).
*Within 2 ycars from lhc date of this publication and evcry 2 years
thereafter. This edítion includes ncw ínspection guidelincs for drill
ing and wcll servicing structurcs Users/owners may require a period
oí lin1c lo bring cxisting structurcs into conforrnancc with thcse ncw
critcria.
** \Vithin 10 ycars from thc date of this publication and cvcry JO
years lhcrcafter. This cdilion includcs OC\V inspcction guidclines far
drilling antl well servicing structures Uscrs/owners rnay rcquire a
pcriod of tin1c to bring existing structures into conformance with
thcsc ncw critcria.
The abovc-recon1n1ended frequencies apply for equipment
in use during the speciiied period. In con·osive environn1ents
(hun1idity, salt, H2S, etc.) an increase in the inspection fre­
quency should be considered. This \Vould include checking
for interna! corrosion on tubular style members on a more
expedited schedule.
Mast/derricks and substructures on mobile offshore drill­
ing units or fixed platfonns are exen1pted fi·om the require­
n1ents of a Category JV inspection.
6.4 ACCEPTANCE CRJTERIA
Acceptance criteria should be established based on experi­
ence and 1nanufacturcr's recornmendations. Worn equipment
that <loes not meet the acceptance criteria shoul<l not be
acccpted for operation.
6.5 REJECTED EQUIPMENT
Rejected equipn1ent shall be rnarked and removed from
service.
7 Repair
7.1 GENERAL
Stn1ctural repair of a drilling or \Vell serv1c1ng structure
should be carefully planned prior to initiating \Vork. The man­
ufaclurer should be consulted for approval of n1aterials and
methods. In absence of the manufacturer's upproval, the ser­
vices of a qualified person (see Section 4.2.l) utilizing
accepted engineering practices should be ernployed to super­
vise the required repairs.
The follo\ving recomn1endations should be follo\ved \Vhen
undertaking structural repairs of a drilling or \vell servicing
structure:
Repair ar replace any dan1aged n1e1nbers in accordance
\Vith Figure E4.
Use \Velding procedures approve<l by the n1unufacturer
or the qualified person directing the repairs or rnodifi­
cations. Drilling and \Vell servicing structures n1ay use
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high-strength steel, \Vhich require specific \Velding
electrodes and \Velding techniques,
Fixtures and accessories are preferably attached to
slructures by n1eans of suitable clan1ps ar bolted foun­
dations.
Do not drill or bum any hales in any ine1nbers or per­
forn1 any \Velding \Vithout lirst obtaining approvul of
the manufacturer or the qualified person, as applicable.
Girts, hraces, and other mernbers should ahvays be in
place \vhen the structure is under load.
Ali damage 111ay be repairecl in the field. Majar dan1age
should be repaired in a shop-like environn1ent and in
accordance \Vith lhe OEM or equivalcnt spccilications.
Replacement n1aterials, pins, and bolts should n1ect
OEM specifications or equivalent.
7.2 CORROSION
As a guideline, corrosion dan1age rcducing the cross-sec­
tional area of n1ember of n1ore than 1 Oo/a (ar percentage
n1easured tolerance based on 111anufacturer's reco1111nenda­
tion) should be considered far repair. Corroded areas should
be abrasivc blasted or 1ncchanically cleaned to sound metal,
evaluated and repaired by one of the follo\ving 1nethods:
a. Fill pockets/cavities \Vith \Veld metal and grind Jlush.
b. Fish plate the dan1aged region and ileal \veld.
c. Remove the damaged area and re-plate.
d. Replacc the entire 111e1nber.
Follo\ving repair, the ent.ire area should be recoated.
7.3 FIRE ANO HEAT EXPOSURE
Follo\Ving an exposure to te1nperatures exceeding 500º F,
the affected areas of the st111cture should be inspected far dis­
to1tion. Exposure lo heat, above the cril'ical ten1perature of the
grade of steel, \Varrants further exanünation of thc affectcd
area by a qualified person.
8 Modification/Upgrade
8.1 PLANNING
Structural 1nodification of a drilling or \vell servicing
structure should be carefully planned prior to u11t1at1ng
\vork. The rnanufacturer should be consulted far approval of
n1aterials and methods. In absence of the 1nanufacturer's
approval, the services of a qualified person (see Scclion
4.2.1) utilizing accepted engineering practices should be
ernployed to supervise the required repairs and/or modifica­
tion.
When undertaking structural n1odificHtions of a drilling ar
\vell servicing structure, use \Velding procedures approved by
the 111.anufacturer ar the qualified person directing the repairs
or n1odifications as applicab)e. Drilling and \Vell servicing
structures 111ay use high strength steel, \Vhich requires specific
\vel<ling electrodes and \Velding techniques.
8.2 OESIGN & MOOIFICATION
Design 1nodifications should take into account their impact
on the opcraling capacities of the drilling structure. Design
1nodilication and fabricalion should be performed by a pro­
fessional engineer in accordance \Vith API Spec 4F.
Fixtures and accessories are preferably attached to struc­
tures by n1eans of suitable clamps or bolted foundations. Do
not drill. \veld, or burn any member \Vithout first obtaining
approval of the manufacturer ora qualified person.
The designer of modifications to drilling structures should
take into account the in1pact of such modifications on operat­
ing capacities, environn1ental loads, erection loads, transpor­
tation loads, lifting load, structural overturning and
foundalion require1nents, and other conditions as n1ay be
applicable. Fabrication associated \Vith such modifications
should be tlone undcr the govemance of a qualified quality
assurance program in accordance \Vith the instructions of the
professional engineer.
8.3 PAOEYES
Padeyes 111ounted on structural n1e1nber ar beneath cro\vn
fran1e should be designed and fabricated in accordance \Vith
API Spec 4F. lt is recommended that padeyes be identified
\VÍth a SWL rating. tloles should be 1nachine made. Welds
should be NDT.
8.4 LIFTING EYES
Drilling rig masts incur the most damage \Vhen they are
being handled. The use of lifling eyes will greatly reduce
da111age. Lifting eyes should be designed in accordance \Vith
AP1 4F. Lifting eyes are the designated position at \Vhich t11e
mast should be handled by a crnne ar gin pole truck. Each lift­
ing eye should be designed to bear a given load. The lifting
eyes on a rnast should be clearly n1arked and personnel
should be 111ade a\vare of their importance. Figure E6 pro
vides son1e typical lug designs, \Vhich may be employed at
the designated lifting eyes follo\ving t11e mast inspection.
These sche111atics are provided for reference only, and actual
designs and placement should be designed by an engineer.
9 Documentation and Records
9.1 INSPECTION ANO REPAIR RECOROS
The user/o\vner should maintain and retain an equipn1ent
file containing pertinent information regarding the mast and
 USE ANO PROCEOURES FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, ANO REPAIR OF DRlLLING ANO WELL SERVIC!NG STRUCTURES
substructure. Electronic records are pennissible. "fhe file
should include the follo\ving:
a. Records of Category 111 and Catcgory IV inspections.
b. Descriplion of 1nast/<len·ick an<l or substructure including
thc follo\ving:
l. l'ype and style, !'ierial number. PSL and specifications.
2. Narne of 1nanufacturer and date of manufacture.
3. Clear height.
4. Maximum ratee! static hook load, in poun<ls, \Vith
guylines if applicablc, for stated 11u111ber of lincs to travcl­
ing block.
5. Maximu1n combined rated static rot<u-y and rated set­
back capacity on substructure.
6. List of components and assernbly dra\vings. Critica}
areas should be clearly deJined.
c. Documentation of all repairs or 1nodifications shoultl be
retained, and n1ay include the follo\ving:
l. Complete documented results of any inspection
repo1ts.
2. Date an<l docu1nentation of all repairs pe1forn1ed.
3. Significant defects (lype, diinensíons)
reported.
4. Location and extent of repairs.
5. NDT methods and resu!ts.
6. Prirnary load carrying con1ponents replaced ar
n1odilled.
7. Date and location of repairs.
8. Copy of NDT inspection.
9. Copy of NDT inspectors and \Vel<lers
qualifications.
10. Material cerüfications and traceability as applicable.
11. Assernbly dra\ving!'i and do!:u111entation of ali
n1odifications.
12. The date and the nan1e of the qualified person(s)
involved in the inspection, n1aintenance, repair ar
modification.
9.2 IDENTIFJCATION/TRACEABILITY
Equip1nent serial nun1ber ar idenlificat.ion n1arking!'i pro­
vided by the n1anufacturer should be maintained on the
equip1nent. Replacement of missing na111eplates should be
control1ed and issucd by the manufacturer.
ldentification of equipment should be verified by the 111an­
ufacturer in order to replace a nlissing narneplate.
ldentificotion markings should be provided by the user/
o\vner for unidentified equipn1ent. Serial nun1bers or identifi­
cation n1arkings !'ihould be recorded and retained.
9.2.1 Name Plate
Masts and derricks should have a pcrmanent nan1eplate
altached to the structurc indicating the follo\ving:
a. Nan1e of manufacturer.
b. Model nun1ber and serial nu1nber.
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c. R.ating including static hook load capacity \Vith nu1nber of
lines strung to the tn:1veling block.
d. lf guying is applicable, denote the reco1nmended guying
pattems.
Note: Ir the nianuf'aclUrcr's guying rcquirctncnts are not denoted on
the naincplatc, thc n1Hst should be guyed in conformancc with Fig­
ure E l.
9.2.2 Substructures
Subst.ructures should have a pern1anent narneplate attached
to the structure indicating the follo\ving:
a. Naine of 1nanufacturer.
b. Model nun1ber and serial number.
c. Cornbined rotary and setback capacity.
10 Unidentified Equipment-Load Rating
Determination
10.1 PROCEDURE
Inspection and engineering practice is the process required
to Lietermine a load rating for a \Vell servicing or drilling
structure of unkno\vn manufacture. The process includes the
follo\ving steps:
a. lnitial inspection to survey men1ber sizes and geometry
and detern1ine the condition of the structure.
b. Structural analy!'iis in accordance \Vith API Spec 4F to
establish a load rating.
c. Repair!'i and refurbishment to obtain full structural
integrity.
d. Final inspection.
e. Attaclunent of identification nameplate.
f. Docun1entation.
10.2 QUALIFICATION
Load ratings deterrnination should be perfonned by a pro­
fessional engineer \Vho has successfully den1onstrated the
ability to perform structural analysis.
11 Foundation Requirements
The design load far foundation requirements should be the
sun1 of the \Veight of the drilling ar \Vell servicing structure,
the \Veight of the 1nachinery and equipment on it, the rnaxi­
mum anticipated hook load of the structure, forces due to
externa! guy\vire loading, and the 111axirnum setback load.
S1nall settlements at the beginning of rig-up on a location are
nonnal. Do not use the externa! guy\vires for plumbing the
mast since neithcr the 111ast nor the guying system is intended
for this purpose. Rig foundations and guy\vire tensions
should be checkcd daily. The follo\ving conditions are reason
 8 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G
to discontinue operations until the cause of the discrepancy is
located and con·ected:
a. There is large relative tnovernent bet\veen the n1asl sup­
porl structure and the rotary/setback support structure \vhen
the slips are set and the load is ren1oved fro111 the mast, or
vice versa.
b. The empty traveling block does nol hang over or near the
\Vell center and/or the nu1st support structure is not leve!.
c. The n1ast support structure or substructure subsidcs n1ore
on one side than the other \Vith the application of load, und/or
the guy\vire on onc side becornes noticeably tighter \Vhen the
tension in the guy\vire on the opposite sicle becomes notice­
ahly less.
d. Visual inspection of a guy\vire anchor rcveals dan1age or
1novemcnt.
12 Raising/bridle Line lnspection and
Replacement
Three principal factors, \Vhich n1ay lin1it the life of a rais­
ing line, are \vear, corrosion, and dan1age. Wear is a function
of the nun1ber of times a 111ast or substructure is raised. Corro­
sion is related to tin1e and environmenlal conditions. Da1nage
bcars no relalion to either \Vear or corrosion, and 1nay occur at
any time.
The follo\ving points may be useful in deterrnining inspec­
tion and replacen1ent procedures:
a. Mast and/or substructure raising lines should be inspected
before raising or lo\vering. Rusty raising lines should be
inspected and replaced as necessary. Arcas adjacent to end
· connection should be examined closely far any evident of
corros ion.
b. A line sho\ving kinking, cn1shing. or any other da1nage
resulting in distorlion ofthe rope should be replaced.
c. Replacetncnt af raising lines should be hased on inspcc­
tions and nu111ber of lifts.
d. Raising lines should be maintained in a \vell-luhricated
condition. "fhe ficld lubricanls should be compatible \Vith thc
aliginal lubricant, and to this end the rape manufacturer
should be consulted. The object of the rape lubrication is to
reduce interna! friction and to prevent corrosion,
e. Raising lines shoukJ have suitablc littings to prevent lhe
rope fra1n being bcnt over sharp edges and damaged.
f. Raising lines should be prolected fron1 abrasion caused by
normal n1oven1ent created during operations. The use of drill­
pipe rubbers and tying back the bridle line n1ay be
cansidered.
g. In a multi part \Vire rope substructure raising system, lines
should be removed fi·om service \Vhen any of the follo\ving
conditions exist:
Six (6) or more broken \Vires in one rape lay.
Three (3) or more broken \Vires in one strand in one
rope lay.
A mast raising line \Vith any broken \vires should be
replaced.
13 Guying for Portable masts with
Guylines
13.1 GENERAL
Any mast designed to utilize guy\vire11 far mast stability
should have all applicable guy,vires in position prior to com-
111encing \vork. The nu1nber, placement and size of guy\vires
should 111eet the follo\ving criteria, as applicable:
a. Mast 111anufacturer's rccom1ncndations are preferrcd.
b. "fhe guying data sho\Vll in Figure El can be used far refer­
ence, if applicable.
c. When Figure E 1 ar mast rnanufacturer's guying patterns
cannot be utilized because of obstructions at the \vell site
location (such as roads, pits, energized pa\ver lines, etc.),
other guying palterns may be utilized provided they are based
upon the technical recan1mendations of a qualified person.
Thcse recon1mendations should include a detennination of
guy\vire loads far \Vell site specific conditions including hook
load, \Vind load and foundation adequacy. The guying patten1
should be available at the \vell site location.
The guy\vires should be 6 X 19 or 6 X 37 cla.'is regular lay,
IPS, lWRC wire rope (see API RP 9B), not previously used in
uny ather application.
13.1.1 Standing Rapes
Wire rape used as standing rapes, such as guylines, escape
lines, and pendant lines should be removed from service
\vhen any of lhe follo\ving conditions exist:
a. Three (3) broken wires are found within one ( 1) lay lenglh.
b. T\VO (2) broken \vires are found at the end connection in
the strand valley.
Other conditions to consider far removal of \Vire rape from
service are:
a. Markcd corrosian appears.
b. Corroded \vires are observed at end connections.
c. End connections are can·oded, cracked, bent, \vorn, ar
i1nproperly applied.
d. Evidence of kinking, crushing, cutting, cold \Varking, or
bird caging is observed.
13.2 FREQUENCY OF lNSPECTlON
Ali guylines should be visually inspected at least once each
day \Vhen in use. Guylines should be thoroughly inspected
once each month and a record made of the monthly inspec­
tion, designating any noted defects. See API RP 9B for rec
om1nendations on application, care, and use of \Vire rape.
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Othcr conditions for ren1oval of \Vire rope from service are:
a. Marked corrosion appears.
b. Corroded \vires at end connections.
c. End connections are corroded, cracked, bent, \von1, or
i111properly applied.
d. Evidcnce of klnking, crushing, cutting, cold \Vorking, or
bird caging is observed.
13.3 GUYWIRE ENDTERMINATIONS ANO
HARDWARE
Guy,vire end terminations should be n1ade in accordance
\Vith good guy\vire practice and the curren! cdition of API RP
9B. The guy\vires should never be turned back over sn1all
radius eyes \Vhen n1aking an end tern1ination. Wire rape thi111-
bles ar appropriately sized sheaves should be used to turn
back lhe guy\vire ends. When \vire rape clips are uscd. double
saddle type clips are reco111111ended and should he installe<l in
accordance \Vith the clip 1nanufacturer's reco111mendations
including applying proper torque to thc nuts.
Note: When a shcave is used in place of a thin1blc far luming back
the rope. adJ one additional clip.
When guying patterns other than those recomn1ended by
the mast rnanufacturer are used, the brackets used to attach
the guy\vires to the mast or tubing board should be checke<l to
make sure they have sufllcient capacity far the n1axi1nurn
anticipated loads.
Guy\vire hard\vare such as shackles, turnbuckles, \Valking
boon1ers, chain co111e-a-longs, load binders, etc., that remain in
the live gu)"vire system should have safe \Vorking load capaci­
ties Lhat 1neet or exceed 40% of the breaking strength of the
guy\vire. The handles on \Valking boorners. etc., should be
positively secured to prevent accidental release. The use of
grub hooks or open hooks on guy\vire tenninations is not rec­
on1mended.
13.4 PRETENSION OF GUYWIRES
The catenary or "sag" in the guy,vire 1nay be used to csti-
1nate propcr pretension. Figure E2 can be used as a guide to
cletcnnine appropriate pretension values.
14 Guywire Anchors for Portable Masts
with Guylines
14.1 GUYWIRE ANCHORS FOR PORTABLE
MASTS WITH GUYLINES
Any type of anchor that n1eets the follo,ving spacing and
capacity criteria, as applicahle, is acceptable:
a. Mast n1anufacturer's reco1nrnenclations.
b. In absence of rnast n1anufr1cturer's recon1111endations or
\Vhere tnast rnanufacturer's recon1rnendations cunnot be uti-
9
lized because of obstructions at the \Vell site location (such as
roads, pits, energized po\ver lines, etc.), then the values
sho,vn in Figure E3 are recommended.
c. Anchors designed to support the guy\vire loads deter­
n1ined in accordance \Vith Section 13.l are acceptable \vhen
used \Vith guy\vire patterns developed in that sarne section.
The minin1um verified capacity of guy\vire load(s) in1posed
on the anchor is defined in Figure E3.
d. Requirernents of applicablc regulations.
e. Anchors should be structurally designed by qualified per­
sons utilizing accepted engineering practices. Steel
con1ponents shoukl be protectcd against corrosion.
14.2 CAPACITYVERIFICATIO
N
The capacity of each pern1anent anchor should be verified
\Vithin 24 111onths prior to commencing \Vork and should be
rechecked if changes occur that \vould decrease the capacity
of the anchor. The cupacity may be verified by pull testing ar
other rnethods based upan accepted engineering pructices that
yicld equivalent results lo pull testing.
Anchors need to be retested to verify anchor capacity if
changes occur such as defonnation, or dan1age.
14.3 ALTERNATIVE ANCHORING PRACTICES
Properly designed substructures and base beams have been
designed and approved by the n1anufacturer and used as
anchoragc far mast guy,vires. In such cases, dead \Veight of
equiprnent and fabricated componenL'i such as padeyes deter­
mine anchor capacity. The capacity of such iten1s can be deter­
rnined through engineering calculations. Base bearn anchor
pull testing is not necessary but calculations should be done by
the 111anufr1cturer of the nnchor ora professional engineer.
Mnnufacturers of scre\v-in type unchors have correlated
anchor capacity to torque requíred to install the anchor. This
"torque 111ethod," \Vhen used in accordance \Vith the anchor
n1anufacturer's instructions, is a valid method for detemlining
anchor capacity. Scre\v-in anchors \Vill be installed and verified
utilizing a n1echanical 111ethod (pull-tested or shear-torque
1nethod).
Anchors need to be retested to verify anchor capacity if
changes occur such as defonnation, or datnage.
14.4 PULL TESTING ANO SITE PREPARATION
Where pul! testing is utilized to verify anchor capacity, the
following should apply:
a. The direction of pull should be applied to the anchor in the
plane of the anchor and the \Vellhead at an angle, \Vhich
approxiinates the guy\vire angle.
b. The test pull should be applied for at least two (2) minutes
afier ali anchor rnove111ent has stopped.
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c. Ancllors should be tested by devices equipped \Vith chart
recorclers to provide a pern1anent record of the pull test.
d. Devices used to n1easure and/or record the ainount of pull
should be calibrated unnually or \Vhen dan1aged/rcpaired by a
qualified indepcndent equipn1ent service O\Vner/user con1pany.
Current records of calihration should he 111aintained \Vith the
·cquiptnent by the paity responsible far the pull test equipn1ent.
Anchors should be installed such that liquids drain a\vay
fro1n the anchor shaft. Soil shoukl be mounc.led up and tightly
packed around the anchor shaft to help keep lluids a\vay from
subsurface anchor cotnponents.
14.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR,
OPERATOR ANDTESTING COMPANY
The rig contractor shall be responsible for:
a. Jnsuring that anchor capacities are verified prior to atlach­
ing guy,vires to the anchan;;, that the verificaüon is Jess than
24 111onths old and that anchor spacing and capacity is suit­
able far the n1ast guying patte111 and anticipated loading.
b. Maintaining all guy\vires and end tern1inations in good
\Vürking condition.
c. Inspecting anchors for damage or <leterioration prior to
rigging up.
d. lnspecting surface groun<l conditions that nlight indicatc
reduced anchor capacity.
e. Properly aligning the rig in relat.ion to the \Vellhead and
anchors.
f. Placing a visible 111t.1rker on ench guy\vire.
g. Replace soil around anchor in accor<lance \Vith Section
14.4.
The \Vell site O\Vner/operator shall be responsible for:
a. Installing anchors at each \Vcll site in accordance \VÍth
Section 14.1.
b. Providing anchor capacity verification in uccordance \Vith
Section 14.2.
c. Replacing anchors that are dan1aged or excessively deteri
orated or that fail anchor capacity verifi.cation.
d. A pern1anent file record for anchors, \vhich are installed or
tested, should be 1naintained. The file should include dates of
installation, each capacity veriJication, pull test cha1ts and the
narne and telephone number of the pmty conducting the
capacity verification.
e. Thc 111ost current records of capacity verilication should
be on a \Veather resistant tag securely attache<l to every
anchor that has been tested. The tag shoul<l indicate the
capacity of each anchor and the date of the capacity
vcrification.
f. Placing a visible 111arker on cach anchor funlished,
installed or specified by the \Vell site o\vncr/oper:itor.
The party conducting capacity verification on anchors shall
be responsible far:
a. Maintaining test equip1nent in good \Vorking condition.
b. Providing required records to the \Vell site operator/o\vner,
an<l/or contractor as applicable.
c. Instullation of \Veatherproof tag follo\.ving each pull test.
The tag should indicate the capacity of each anchor and the
date of the capacity verilication.
d. Maintain all testing equip1nent in good \vorking condition
and calibrate the pull testing equipment a minimum of once
per year or follo\.ving dan1age/repair.
15 FOUNDATIONS FOR MASTS AND
SUBSTRUCTURES
15.1 FOUNDATIONS ANO SUPPLEMENTAL
FOOTING
Adequate foundations are an essential element in providing
stability for masts, substructures and rig carrier support
points. Foundation design should consider safe bearing
capacity of local ground conditions, concentrated loads at
n1ast, substructure and rig carrier support points, supplemen­
tal footing require<l to safely distribute concentrated loads to
the ground. and location preparalion.
Location sites for drilling and servicing rigs should be
graded and adequately drained. They should be constructed
and mainlained by the site o\vner/leasee so that oíl, \Vater, drill­
ing fluid and other fluids \Vill drain a\.vay from the \Vorking
area. Drainage ditches passing beneath load bearing members
in contact \Vith the ground reduce effective bearing area and
tend to reduce the ability of adjacent ground to bear load. The
routing of ditches under load bearing structural members
should be avoided. Wet conditions \Vill significantly reduce the
saJC bearing capacity of soil. A recommended location prepara­
tion to provide ground conditions necessary for safe operation
of truck or trailcr mounted masl<; is sho\Vll in Figure E5.
The safe bearing capacity of local ground conditions 111ay be
detern1ined fron1 Figure E7 or from appropriate soil core tests,
penctro1neter test, suitablc soil test and analysis methods, ar
einpirical tests and data. Where surface conditions are used to
detennine safe bearing capacity, care must be exercised to
insure that thc soil is homogeneous to a depth at least t\vice the
\vidth of supple1nental footing used to support the conccntr.lted
load. Underlying soft soil layers to this depth should be used to
determine safe bearing capacity rather than firmer surface soil.
Supplen1ental footing n1ust be provided to distribute the
concentrate<l loads from the mast, subslructure and rig carrier
support points to the ground. The manufacturer's load distri­
bution diagrun1 indicates the location of these concentrated
loads and their 111agnitude for maximu111 loading conditions.
If n1anufacturer's load distribulion diagran1 is not available, or
for Joading conditions less than maximum, supplemental
footing should be designed to carry the hook load encoun-
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tered plus the gross \Veight of 1nast and mast 1nount, the trav­
cling equipment, and the vertical con1ponents of guy\vire
tensions under loading conditions, and to carry the n1ast and
mast mount \Veight cluring mast erection.
The area and the stiffness ofthe supplen1ental footing n1ust
be such that concentrated loads are distributed to the ground
\vithout cxceeding the safe bearing capacity of the soil. Steel
bea1ns and/or tin1bers used to construct supplemental footing
shou]d be clesigned so that applicable stresses in the 111e1n­
ber(s) are \Vithin allo\vable limits. Timbers should be free of
excessive knots and free of spliti;.
15.2 WELLHEAD CELLARS
Wellhead cellars at a Jocation site 111ay present spccial con­
siderations for safe opcration of a portable n1ast. Earthen cel­
lars have the potential for cave-in. They also fill \Vith rain, \vell
bore tluids or other lluids that can seep into the ground under
the 111ast supple1nental footing and reduce the sale bearing
capacity of the soil. Emthen cellar \valls lined \Vilh tin1bers
have the same seepage potential. Large concrete cellars n1ay
require special steel beams to span the cellar in arder to provide
suitable mast suppo1i. These condilions should be studied by a
qualified person to insure that adequate 1nast foundation is pro
vided.
16 Low Temperature
Operations
16.1 GENERAL
The exposure to lo\v ten1perature during 1nast lo\Vering and
raising operations n1ay increase the possibility of failure. This
operation has been accon1plished successfully in ten1peralures
as lo\V as - 50º F. Lo\v ternperature operations may be <lCcom-
11
plished by a program of closely controlled inspection and han­
dling procedures This should reduce dan1age and impact
loading during raising and lo\vering operations. Each user/
o\vner of the equipment should define the critica! temperatures
for limiting the use of the equiprnent, if possible in consultation
\vith the n1anufacturer.
The follo\ving reco1n1nended practices are included far ref­
erencc:
a. To the extent possible, schedule mast raising and lo\vering
operations to take place at the "\vannest" time of the <lay; take
advantage of any sunlight ar predictable atmospheric condi­
tions. Take into account \vind velocity factors.
b. Make use of any practica!, available means to \Varm sec­
tions of the n1ast, such as using high-pressure stean1 or hot air
blo\vers to heat the points of attachment bet\veen the mast
and ils base.
c. Take up and loasen n1ast-raising lines severa! times to
ussure the free movement of all parts.
d. Wann up engincs and check the proper functioning of all
machinery to assure that there \VÍll be no malfunctions, \vhich
\Vould result in su<lden braking or jarring of the n1ast. Mast
travel, once begun, must be slow, srnooth, md continuous.
e. lnspection and repair as provided in Sections 6 ancl 7 are
extre1nely critica! under lo\V temperature conditions.
f. Welding should not be done \Vhen the a1nbient te1npera­
ture is belo\V OºF. All steel grades that are commonly used in
t11e fabrication of oilfield structures require preheat \vhen the
parts being joined are less than 32ºF. Severa! steel grades
rcquire preheat, controlled interpass temperature and post
\Veld heat treatn1ent even if the n1aterial is above 32"F. Check
\Vith the 111anufacturer of the structure befare \velding.
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 APPENDIX A-DRILLING MASTS VISUAL INSPECTION FORM

Thc forn1 in this anncx is intended for free exchange bet\vccn o\vncrs/operators ofthe equipn1ent or users ofAPI Spec 4G.

Drllllng Mast
Category 111 Visual Field lnspectlon Form
{To be completed every 730 operat!ng days.)

Mast--A structural tower cornprised of one or more sections and then ralsed to the operating position. lf the unit contains two ar more
may be telescoped or unfolded during the erection procedure.

PURPOSE& SCOPE OF INSPECTION This reporlformand inspection procedurewas developed as a guide fo rmaking and reporlin¡field
inspection in a thoroughand uniformmanner.The procedureis intended fo ruse by operatingpersonnel( ora designated representativet)J the
extentthatitsuse satisfiesconditionsforwh'1chan inspectionis intended. Moredetailedand crilicainspectionsmaybe scheduled period!call
o rorderedo supplementa programif these lnspections;ifmasts are used in the upperrangeofthei rload limllsp ri f structuresnay have been
subjected to criticaConditionswhich could effect safe performance. This formis providedstrictl)BS a guide, and the API accepts no liabilit
whalsoever far il's use ar scope.

MARKING>AMAGEA. tthe timeof inspection,damaged sections o requipmentmustbe clearl nd visib!ymarkedso that needed repair:maybe
made. A bright,contrastingspraypaintis suggested fo rthis. When repair re made,the visiblanarkingsshould be removedby paintingover
them. 1 t is also necessaryfo rthe inspectorto write'None"when no damage markingsareneeded, as this is his indicationthat the itemhas
passed inspection. 11 is recommendedthat inspectionbe made withassistance of manufacturer'essemblydrawingand operatinginstruction
Far items not accessible ar lhat do no! apply, draw a line lhrough the ítem pertaining lo the componen!.

Company:
Rig # : ------------------
Date:
--------------------
Localion: Mas! Manufacturer:

Date of Manufacture;

Manufacturer's Drawing Available far Use in lnspeclion: Yes: No:

----- -----
Manufacturer's Raling: _ Height:. _

Mast Serial

Mas! Type: Telescoping.:_ ----- Canli!evered : _

Mas! Posilion: Disassembledc: ----- Standing:'------ Lying downc: ----

Mast Nameplate on Slructure: Yes: _ No: _

Componen\ Numbers Present: Yes: _ No: _

lnspecled By: Represenling,":-------------------

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14 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

DRIL! !NG MASTS

llems that do no! need attenllon should be checked to lndicate that the ilem was inspected. ltems that are no! appllcable should be marked in !he
box as "NA" {no! applicable). llems lhat are warped, worn, damaged, crackedwelds, rusted, ben!, in need of repairor replacement, or otherwise in
need of further attention, mark an "X" in the box and provide comments on !he inspected ltems.

lf okay
lf no! applicable
lf attention is needed "Provide Comments Regarding lnspected llems."

COMMENTS REGARDJNG INSPECTED ITEMS

1.0 Crown Assembly

Make/Model: _

Sheaves
Number of Sheaves: Main Cluster Sheave Dia: _

Fast Une Sheave Dia: _

;
Grooves in Gage:
Spacers or Seals:
Grease Filllngs:
Bearings:
Dri!ling Une Guards:

1.2 Crown Plalform

Decking:
Hales Cavered:
Safety Gate:
Ladder Access:
Handrails:

Bolts and Nuts:

1.3 Crown Support Beams:

Beam Straight:
Pins & Bo!!s:
Safety Pinsll<eepers:
Welds:

Additlanal Sheave Assemblies in Crown:

Name:
c:::Jconditian: ------------------------------------------
1.5 Pad-eyes Under the Crown Platfarm:

§ SWL Marked:
Wetds:
Pin Hales
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

1.6 Fa!I Arrest/Climbing Assist Device Mounting:

Support Pole:
Base:
Sheave Attachment:
Weighl Bucl(el Attach:
Welds:

1.7 Crown Saver Block(s):

§
Safety Mesho
Safety Cable:
Block(s) Condition:
Attachment Strapping:
Strapping We!ds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

2.0 Mast Legs:

2.1 Front Leg, Drillers Side:
leg Sfraight
Pin Connections:
PJn Hole(s):
Pins:
Safety Pins/Keepers:
Welds:

2.2 Front Leg, Off Drillers Side:

leg Sfralght
Pin Connectlons:
Pin Hole(s):
Pins:
Safely Pins/Keepers:
Welds:

2.3 Rear Leg, Dril!ers Side:

leg Stcaight
Pin Connections:
Pin Hole(s):
Pins:
Safety Pins f l<eepers:
Welds:

2.4 Rear Leg, Off Dri!lers Side:

f g a : ons:
Pín Hole(s):
Pin(s):
Safety Pins/Keepers:
Welds:

Nurnber of Vislble Marks Applied:

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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

3.0 S aders (Back Panel Trusses)

Members Straighl:
Bolts:
Pin/Bol! Hole(s): ------------------------------------
Pins: -------------------------------------------
Safe\y Pinsll<eepers: ---------------------------------------
Welds: ---------------------------------------
Number of Visible Marks Applied: ---------------------------------------

4.0 Girt(s) and Btacing:

El Members Straight:
We!ds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

5.0 Mast Feet or PJvots

§ n i1 (
Pins:
):

Safety Pinsll<eepers:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

6.0 Deadfine Anchor Mountlng: (Reference API RP BB)

Supporls:
BolIs:
Anchor Mounting Welds:
Brass lnserts:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

7.0 A-Frame/G/n Pole

7.1 1 Driller's Side
Legs: Leg
Slraight: Pin
Hole(s): Pi ns:
Safely Pins/Keepers:
Welds:

7.2 Off Driller's Side Legs:

§
Leg Straíght:
Pin Hole(s):
Pi ns:
Safety Pins/Keepers:
We!ds:

7.3 Spreaders or Trusses:

B Members:
Welds:

7.4 Upper Connections:

B Members:
Welds:
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

7.5 Lower Connections:
Pin Connections:
Pin Hole(s):
Pins:
Safety PinsfKeepers:
Welds:

Number of Vlslble Marks Applied:

See Sectlon 10.0 far Ralsfng Sheave Check Ust.

8.1 Worklng Platforms:

8.2 Pipe Racking Platform:
Frame Straight
Pin Hole(s):
Pins:
Safety Pins/Keepers:
Frame Welds:
Working Platform:
Landing Plalform:
Handrails:
ladder Access:
Fingers Straigh!:
Finger Welds:
Finger Safety Une(s):
Hoist Mounling:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

8.3 Casing Stabbing Board:

Frame Straight:
Wefds:
Handrai!s:
Working Plalform:
Holsting Assembly:
Hoist Mounting:
Lower Travel Stops:
Pin or Bol! Hales:
Pins or Bolts:
Safety Pinsfl<eepers:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

8.4 Tublng SupportfBelly Board:

Frame Straight:
Welds:
Handrails:
Pin Hales:
Pins:
Safety Pins/Keepers:
Support Cables:
Cable Connecllons:
Number of Visible Marks App!ied:
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

9.0 Ladders:
Vertical Rails Straight:
Ralls in Alignment:
Ladder Stand Offs:
Stand Off Connections:
Rait Welds:
Rungs:
Rung Welds:
Rung Spaclng:
Access al Rig Floor:
Cage:
Toe Clearance:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

1O.O RaJsing and Telescoping System

10.1 Raising Une System-Refer to API Spec 98, for Specifications:
Wireline:

Grooves in Gage:
Spacers or Seals
Grease Fillings:
Bear'1ngs:
Une Guards:

Equalizer Assembty:
Number of Visible Marks App!ied:

10.2 Hydrau!ic or Telescoping System:

Hydraulic Cylinders-Raising:
Sea Is:

Cylinder Hinge Points:

Hinge Pin Hole{s):
Hinge Pins:
Safety Pins/Keepers:
Hydraulic Hoses;
Hose Conneclions:
B!eed Valve:

Hydraulic Cylinder(s) Te!escopin

Sea Is:

Main Ram:
Cylinder Hinge Points:
Pin Hole(s):
Pins:
Safety Pins/Keepers:
Hydraulic Hoses:
Hose Connections: ,
Cylinder Stabilizers: ru
Bfeed Valve:
'?
Lubrication: "g'
o
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

Mas! Guldes:

B Cleaned:
Lubricated:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

11.0 Locking Device & Seats-Telescoping Masts:

: ole(s)
5
Safely PinsfKeepers:
BarsfDogs or Pawls:
Seats:
Mechanism:
Number of ible MarJ¡s App!ied:

12.0 Tong g i :•;.weights:

Weight Device:
Sheaves/Shafls:
Wirellnes:
Cable Clamps:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied;

13.0 Miscellaneous Sheave Assemblles:

Clevis/Shackle:
Mast Pad-eye:
Sheaves:
Bearings:
Shafts:
Sheave Bolt:
Side Plate Bolls:

14,0 Mast Boom Assembly:

Mounting Brackets:
Sheaves:
Boom Pole:
Support Cable/Clamps:
Bolts/Nuts:
Sheave Shaft:
Bol! Safely Pins:
Grease Flttlngs:
Number of Visible Marks App!ied:

15.1 Ancillary Equipment:

15.2 Mud Une Clamps:

Pipe Clamps:
Leg Clamps:
Welds:
Bolts/Nuts:
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTEO ITEMS

15.2 Gas Ven! Une Clamps:

Pipe Clamps;
Leg Clamps:
Welds:
Bolts/Nuts:

15.3 Chmber Ass1st System· (See User's Manual far Spec1fic lnspect1on Requ1rements)
Cable
Cable Attachments
CounterWe1ght.
Sheave/Conlrol Deseen! Dev1ce

15.4 Fall Arrest System: (See User's Manual far Spec1fic lnspectmn Requ1rements)
Cable
Cable Attachmenls
Dev1ce Attachmenl
Sheave!Conlrol Deseen! Devrce

·1s.s Derrick Escape Deivce: {See User's Manual for Specific lnspection Requirements)

§ Derrick Atlachment:
Cable:
Device Condilion:

15.6 Windwalls/Frames and Attachmenls

Frame Condition:
Frame Welds:
Frame Bo!ts/Pins
Metal Wall Sections:

15.7 Topdrive Mounting System:

Rail(s):
Pad-eyes:

16.0 Paint/Coating
[:Jcondition:
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18.0 Comments, Skelches, and!or Pictures:

lnspector's Signature:
Owner Represenlative Slgnature:
 APPENDIX 8-WELL SERVICING MASTS VISUAL INSPECTION FORM
.Thc fon11 in this annex is intcnded far free cxchangc bct\vccn owncrs/opcrators ofthe cquipmcnt or uscrs of API Spec 40.

Guyed Mast Visual lnspection Form

(Every 2 calendar vears.)
{lnspection form far Carrier/Trailer Mounted, Guyed Masts.)

PURPOSE&S C OPEOF 1NS P ECTIONThis re p o rifo rrrand inspectionproceduravasdevelaped as a guide formaking and repo rtinQ'ie!dinspection
in a thoroughand uniformnanner. The procedureis inlended fo ruse byoperatingpersonnel{ora designated representativEt):i the extentthatits
use satisfiesconditionsf o rwhichan inspeclion is intended. More detailed and criticalinspeclionsmay be scheduled periodica!lyo r orderedto
supplementa programof these inspections;if masts areused in the upper rangeof theirload !imitspri fslructuresnay have been subjectedto
criticatonditionswhichcould eff ectsafe performance. Thisformisprovided5trictl )BS a guide, and !he API accepts no liabilityvohatsoevetfo rit'E
use ar scope.

MARKING>AMAGEA t !he timeof inspeclion,damaged seclionso r equipmentmust be c!earlyand visiblymarkedso that needed repairsnaybe
made. A bright, contrasting spray paint is suggested for this. When repairs are made, the visible markings shou!d be removed by painling
1 t is also necessaryfo rthe inspectorto writ8'None"when no damage markingsare needed, as this is his indlcationthat the ilem has passed
inspection. 11 is recommended that inspection be made with assistance of manufacturer's assembly drawing and operating instruclions. Fe
accessible ar that do not apply, draw a Hne through !he ilem pertaining to lhe componen!.

Company:
Rig #: ----------------

Localion:
Date:
--------- -----
Mast Manufaclurer: --------------------
Manufacturer's Drawing Available far Use in lnspection: Yes: _ No: _

Manufacturer's Ratlng;
-- ------------
Mas! Serial #:
Height:_--------

-----

Mast Type: One Piece _ Telescoping, _ Fo!ding _

Mas! Position: Standing _ Lying down _ Oisassembled _

Mas! Nameplate on Structure: Yes: _ No: _

lnspecled By: Representing, :-------------------

o
·
CD

in
o
o
o

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24 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

GUYEDMAST

ltems that do no! need atlention should be checked to indicate that the ítem was inspected. ltems that are not applicable should be marked in !he
box as "NA" (no! applicable). ltems that are warped, worn, damaged, cracked wetds, rusted, ben!, in need of repairor replacement, ar otherwise In
need of further attention, mark an "X" in lhe box and provide comrnents on !he inspected i!ems.

lf okay
lf not applicab!e
lf attention is needed "Provide Commen!s ReQardinQ !nspec\ed ltems."

COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED 11EMS

1.0 Crown Assembly
1.1 Sheaves
Number of Sheaves: ----- Main Cluster Sheave Diameter: _

Hoisting Line Size: _ Fast Une Sheave Diameter: _

Cond'1lion:
Main Sheaves:
Fastline Sheaves:
Sandline Sheaves:

line Guards:
Grease Fittings:
Center Pin Locks:
Winch Une Sheaves:
Retracling Une Sheaves:
Sheave Material Type:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
Casi iron
---- Fab Sleei
---- Phenolic Resin _

2.0 Crown Block Structure

Crown Railing:
Crown Frame:
Safety Gate:
Guyline Support Eyes:
Loadline Support Eyes:
Sheave Pedestal Mounts:
Crown Decking:
Fall Protection Mount:
Fall Prolection Device:
Visible Mar!\s Applled:

3.0 er Derrlck Section

Operator's Side Front Leg:
Operalor's S!de Rear Leg:
Off Side Front Leg:
Off Slde Rear Leg:
C Sections:
Diagonal Bracing:
Back Bracing:
Rod Basket Mounts:
Tubing Board Mounts:
Upper Latch Assembly (Lock):
Colter Keys in Place:
Ram Stabllizers:
Derrick Ughllng Mounts:
Number of Visible Marks Appl1ed:
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

4.0 Lower Derrick Section

Operator's Side Front Leg:
Operator's Side Rear Leg:
Off Side Front Leg:
Off Side Rear Leg:
C Sections:
Diagonal Bracing:
Back Bracing:
Lower Latch Assembly (Lock}:
Cotler Keys in Place:
Derrick Hinge Points:
Stand Pipe Mounts:
Block Hanging Assembly:
Leg Adjustment Screws:
Rating Tags in Place:
Telescoplng Cylinder Stabilizers: _
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

5.0 Tubing Board

Tubing Board Frame:
Frame Hinge Points:
Tail Gate Hinge Points:
Lefl Suppor\ Une Anchor:
Right Support Une Anchor:
Dlving Board:
Hand Rails:
Flngers:
Safely Cables on Fingers:
Support Cables:
Number of Visible Marks Applled:

6.0 Rod Basket

Rod Basket Frame:
Rod Racks (fingers):
Load Llne Anchor Points:
Rod Rack Hinge Points:
Support Cables:
Number of Vis!ble Marks Applied:

7.0 e Racklng Platform (Drilllng Appllcat!ons):

Frame Straight:
Pin Hole(s):
Pins
Safely Pinsll<eepers:
Frame Welds:
Working Platform:
Landing Platform:

Ladder Access:
Flngers Straight:
Finger Welds:
Finger Safety Line{s}:
Hoist Mounting:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

8.0 Base Derrlck SecUon

Base Seclion Structure;

Diagonal Supports:
Turnbuckles:
Hinge Points:
Push Points:
Derrick Locking Device:
Support Beam:
Angle Adjustment Screws:
Load Adjustment Screws:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

9.0 Maln Hydraulic Ram/Raislng Cyllnder

{Must be lnspected During Rig-up/Rig-down Operation)
Cyllnder Hinge Points·.
Hydraulic Connections:
Hydraulic Hoses:
Hinge Pins:
Retaining Plns ar Locks:
Maln Ram:
Bleed Valve;

10,0 Telescoping Hydraullc Ram!Cylinder

Cyllnder Push Points:
Hydraulic Connections:
Hydraulic Hoses:
Connecting Pins:
Relalning Pins or Locks:
Telescoping Ram:
Bleed Valva:

11.0 Ladders:
Vertical Rails Stralght:
Ral!s In Alignment
Ladder Stand Offs:
Stand Off Conneclions:
Rail Welds:
Rungs/Welds:
Rung Spacing:
Access al Rig Floor:
Toe Clearance:

Nu m b er o f Visible Marl ts A ppli ed :

,,. r1g;:'"......
Numb
Wirelines:
Cable Clamps:
We!ds:
isible Marks Applied:
- _·_;º_"_·_)_: _

'"
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m
o

o
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

13.0 Miscellaneous Sheave Assemblles:

Clevls/Shackle:
Mas! Pad-eye:
Sheaves:

Slde Plate Bolts:

Bol\ Safely Pins:
Grease Filtings:
Safety Une:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

14.0 Carrler Components

Oead Une Anchor:
Rear Jack Beam:
Front Jack Beam:
Load Line Tiedowns:
Load Une Turnbuckles:
Load Une Condilion:
Load Line Size:
Tublng Llne Condilion:
Proper Jack Stands:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

15.0 Pain /Coating

C]condition:

16.0 Should additlonal inspection or NDT be peñormed? --------- lf so, please exptain: --------
28 API RECOMMENDED PRACTJCE 4G

16.0 Spectal Comments andlor P!ctures:

Date: _ '¿º,
D
lnspector's Signatura: --------------------- o
Date: _ o
Owner Representativa Si nature: --------------------- D
 APPENDIX C-DRILLING DERRICKVISUAL INSPECTION FORM

Thc forn1 in this annex is intendcd far free exchangc bctwcen o\vncrs/opcrators ofthc equipn1ent ar users of API Spec 4G.

Drilling Derrick

Category 111 Visual Field lnspection Form

(To be completed every 730 operaling days.)

Derrlck-A- semi-permanenl slructure of square ar rectangular cross-seclion having members that are !atticed ar trussed on al! fot
This unit must be assembled in the vertical or operation position, as it includes no erection mechanism. 11 may or may no! be guyec

PURPOSE&SCOPEOF INSPECTIONThis reporlformand inspectionprocedurewasdevelopedas a guideformakingand reporlinQ'1eld

inspection in a lhorough and uniform rnanner. The procedure is intended far use by operating personnel (ar a designated representa!
extentthat ils use satisfiesconditionsforwhich an inspectionis intended. Moredelailedand criticalinspeclionsmay be scheduled
periodicallyo r orderedto supplemenl a programof these inspections: i fderricksare used in !he upper range of theirload limits,ori f
structuresnayhave been subjectedto criticatonditionswhichcou!d effectsafe performance. Thisfornis providedstrictty¡s a gu!de, and
the API accepts no liability whatsoever far i\'s use ar scope.

MARKIN<DAMAGEA t the timeof inspeclian,damaged sections o requipmentmustbe clearlyand visiblymarkedso that needed repair
may be made. A bright,cantrastingspra aint is suggested fo rthis. When repairS1re made,the vísiblemarkingsshould be removed by
paintingoverthem. 1 tl salso necessaryforthe inspectortowrit None"whenno damage markingsareneeded, as this is his indicationthal
the itemhas passed inspeclian. lt is recommendedthatinspeclion be made withassistance of manufacturer'sssembly drawingand
opera!Jng instructions. Far ilems not accessible or that do not app!y, draw a line through !he ilem pertaining to the component.

Campan y: Rig #: _

Date:----------------

Location:
------------- Derrick Manufacturer:
------------
Date of Manufacture: --------------

Manufacturer's Drawing Availabfe far Use in lnspection: Yes: _ No: _

Height: _
Manufacturer's Ratin"'------------------
Derrick Serial #:

Derrick Type: Bofted Welded

----- -----
Type Rig: Platform --- Jackup _ Submersible ----

Semi-submersibf e --- Drill Sh i ---

Nameplate on Structure: Yes: _ No: _

Componen! Numbers Present: Yes: _ No: _

lnspected By: Representing: _

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30 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

PERRICK

ftems lhal do notneed attention should be checked to indlcate that !he item was inspected. l!ems that are no! appllcab1e should be marked
in the box as "NA" (no! applicab!e). ltems that are warped, worn, damaged, cracked welds, rusted, ben!, Jn need of repalr or replacement, ar
otherwise in need of further attenlion, mark an ''X" in !he box and provide commenls on !he inspected ilems.

lf okay
lf not applicable
lf attendlion is needed "Provide Comments Regarding lnspected ltems."

COMMENTS REGARDING fNSPECTED ITEMS

1.1 Crown Assembly

Make/Model: _

1.2 Sheaves
Number of Sheaves:
---------- Main Cluster Sheave Dia; ----------------

Fas\ Une Sheave Dia: _

:: :;
Grooves in Gage:
Spacers or Seals:
Grease Fittings:
Bearings:
Drilling Line Guards:

1.3 Crown Platform

Decking:
Holes Covered:
Safely Ga\e:
Ladder Access:

Frame Straight:
Welds:
Bolts and Nuts:

Crown Suppor! Beams:

§
Beam Stralght:
Pins & Bolls'.
Safely Pinsll<eepers:
Welds:

1.4 Additional Sheave Assemblies in Crown:

Name:

C:Jcondilion: -----------------------------------------------
1.5 Pad-eyes Under the Crown Platform:

§ SWL Marked:
Welds:
Pin Hales
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

1.6 Fall Arres1/Climbing Assist Device Mountlng:

Suppmt Pole'
Base:
Sheave Allachment:
Weight Bucket Allach.:
Welds:

1.7 Crown Saver Block(s):

§
Safety Mesh'
Safety Cable:
Bfock(s) Condition:
AUachment Slrappin1=1: _
Strapping Welds:

1.8 A-Frame!Gin Pole:

95
:: oln:e tions:
Welds:
Access Platform:
Ladder:
Pad-eyes:

1.9
Top ª;;a'::'atec Table'

§ Welds:
Bo!t Connections:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

2.0 Derrick Legs:

2.1 Front Leg, Drillers Side:

Leg Slraight
Bolt Connections:
Splice Connections:
Welds:

2.2 Front Leg, Off Drillers Side:

leg Stralghl:
Bol! Conneclions:
Splice Connections:
Welds:

2.3 Rear Leg, Orillers Side:

§
leg Straight:
Bo!t Connections:
Splice Connections:
Wefds:

2.4 Rear Leg, Off Drillers Side:

Leg Straight:
Bol! Conneclions:
Splice Connections:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
32 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

3.0 Glrts & Bracas:

§ Mernbers Straight;
Bol! Connec!ions:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

5.0 Pedestals, Base Plates:

§ Condilion:
Anchor Bolts:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

6.1 Working Platforms:

6.2 Pipe Racking Platform:

Frame Siralght
Pin Hole(s}:
Pins
Safety Pinsfl(eepers:
Frame Welds:
Worklng Plalform:
Landing Plalform:
Handrails:
Ladder Access:
Fingers Straight:
Finger We!ds:
Finger Safety Line(s}
Hoist Mounting:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

6.3 Casing Stabbing Board:

Frame Straight:
Welds:
Handrails:
Working Platform:
Hoistlng Assembly*:
Hoist Mounting:
Lower Trave! Stops:
Pin or Bolt Hales:
Pins or Bofls:
Safety Pinsll<eepers:
Ladder Access:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
* See user's manual for specific inspection requlroments.

6.4 Tubing Support/Belly Board:

: :: Straight:

Handrai!s:
Pin Holes:
Plns:
Safety Pinsll<eepers:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
 USE ANO PROCEOURES FOR [NSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, ANO REPAIR OF ÜRILLING ANO WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES 33

COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

6.4 Fourble Platform:

= r I:
§ Bolt Connections:
Welds:
Safely Gales:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

7.O Ladders:
Vertical Rails Stralght:
Ra'ils in A!ignment:
Ladder Stand Offs:
Stand Off Connections:
Rail Welds:
Rungs:
Rung Welds:
Rung Spacing:
Access al Rig Floor:
Cage:
Toe Clearance:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

B.O T Counte.we;ghts:
Guides:
Weight Devlce:
Sheaves:
Wirelines:
Cable Clamps:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

9.0 Miscellaneous Sheave Assemblies:

Clevis/Shackle:
Derrick Pad-eye:
Sheaves:
Bearings:
Shafts;
Sheave Bol!:
Slde Piafe Bolts:
Bol! Safety Pins:
Grease Fittings
Safety Line:

10.1 Anclllary Equipment:

10.2 Mud Une Clamps "'e,

o
Pipe Clamps: o
o
Leg Clamps: p
Welds:
Bofts/Nuts:
34 API RECOMMENDED PRACT!CE 4G

COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

10.2 Gas Vent Une Clamps:
Pipe C!amps:
Leg Clamps:
Welds:
Boll/Nuts:

10.3 Climber Assist Syslem: (See User's Manual far Spec1fic 1nspect1on Reqrnremenls)
Cable
Cable Allachments
Counter We1ghl.
Sheave/Control Oescent Dev1ce

10.4 Fall = I Sy,tem (See User's Manual far Spec1fic lnspect1on Requlrements}

Cable Attachments
Devrce Allachment
Sheave/Control Deseen! Dev1ce

10.5 Derrick Escape Deivce: (See User's Manual far Speclfic lnspeclion Requlrements)

§ Derrick Attachment:
Cable:
Oevice Condition:

10.6 Windwalls, Heat Shields, Frames and Allachmen!s

§
Frame Condition: Frame Welds:
Frame Bolts/Pins:
Metal Wall Seclions:

Topdrive Mounting Syslem:

10.7 Rail(s)
Pad-eyes:
Mounting Brackets:
Pins I Bolts:
Safety Pins / Keepers:----------------------------------­
Cables:
Block Dollies:
Welds:

10.8 V-door Rollers/Guides

§
Rollm:
Grease Fittings:
Welds:
Bolts & Nuts:
Brackets:

11.0 Paint f Coating

c=Jcondilion:

w
o
'"
o
G
o
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12.0 Comments, Sketches, and I or PJctures:

lnspector's Signature: Date: ro

D
Owner Representatlve Signature: Date:------------- in
o
o
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 APPENDIX D-SUBSTRUCTURE VISUAL INSPECTION FORM

Thc fon11 in this annex is intcndcd far free exchange bctwccn o\vners/operators ofthe equipment or users of API Spec 40.

Substructures
Category 111 Visual Field lnspectlon Form

PURPOSE& SCOPEOF INSPECTIONThis reportformand inspeclion procedurewasdeve!oped as a guide far making and reportingfielc:
inspeclion in a thoroughand uniformmanner. The procedureis inlended fo ruse by operatingpersonnel (ora designated representativetp the
extentthatitsuse salisfies;onditionsforwhichan inspectionis inlended. Moredetailedand criticainspectionsmay be scheduled periodicall r
orderedto supplementa programofthese inspections;ifsubstructuresre used in the upper rangeoftheirload limitsp rí fstructure$T1ayhave
been subjectedto critlcatonditionswhichcould effectsafe performance. Thisfornis providedstrictl11s a guide, and !he API accepls no liabi 1 il
whatsoever for it's use or scope.

MARKINtl>AMAGEA t the timeof inspeclion,damaged sections o requipmentmustbe e lea rl)Bnd visiblynarkedso lhat needed repairSTiaybe
made. A bright,contrastingspraypaintis suggested forthis. When repair@re made, the visiblemarkingsshou!d be removedby paintingover
them. 1 t is also necessaryforthe lnspecto o wri té'None"whenno damage markingsareneeded, as this is his indicatiorthat the item has passed
inspeclion. 1 t is recommendedlhat inspeclionbe made wlthasslstanceof manufacturer'sssemblydrawingand operatinginstructions.Foritems
not accessible ar that do not apply, draw a llne through the item pertaining to the componen!.

Company:
Rig
Date:
#: ----------------
Locatlon: Manufacturer:--------------------

Date of Manufacture:

Manufacturer's Rating: _ Heigh!: _

Substructure Serial #=--------------------------

Substructure Type: Box on Box _ Self Elevatin,,_ _

Telescoping ---- Offshore

Subslructure Position: Elevated: Lowered: Oisassembled: ----

-----
Manufacturer's Drawing Available: Yes: _ No: _

Assembly Drawings Used in lnspeclion: Yes: No:

----- -----
Nameplate on S\ructure: Yes: _ No: _
No: _
Componen! Numbers Present: Yes:
-----
lnspected By: Representing: -------------------

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38 API RECOMMENDED PRACT!GE 4G

SUBSTRUCTURES

ltems lhat do no! need attention should be checked to indicate that !he ilem was inspected. ltems thal are no! applicable should be marked in the
box as "NA" {not applicable). ltems thal are warped, worn, damaged, cracked welds, rusted, ben!, In need of repairor replacement, ar otherwise in
need of fur\her al!ention, mark an "X" in the box and provide comments on !he inspected items.

lf okay
lf no! applicab!e
lf further attention is needed
Provide Comments Regarding lnspection ltems

COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

1.0 Shoes, Pedestals:
Pin Conneclions:
Pin Hales:
Bol! Conneclions:
Bol! Hales:
Pins/Bolts:
Safety Pins:
Support Beams:
Welds:
Nurnber of Visible Marlts Applied:

Flooc Plates:
2.0 Floor A r e a :

Handrails & Toe Boarc.ls:

Handrai! Connec\ions:
Setback Material:
Floor Braclng:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

3.0 Sub-Spreaders and Rotary Beams:

Rotary Beams:
Spreaders:
Pin Conneclions:
Pin Hales:
Pins:
Pad-eyes:
We!ds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

4.0 Deadli ,A : :•
Handrails:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
 USE ANO PROCEOURES FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, ANO REPAIR OF DRILLING ANO WELL SERVIC1NG STRUCTURES 39

COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

5.0 Substructure Components:
Beams Straight:
Cross Braces:
Pin/Bolt Holes:
Pin/Bolls:
Safety Plns:
Pull Back Posts:
Drawworks Tiedowns:
Welds:
BOP Anchor Pad-eyes:
Pad-eyes:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

6.0 Engine Foundation:

Supporl Beam5'
Cross Braces:
Pin/Bol! Hales:
Pins/Bolts:
Safety Pins:
Pad-eyes:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

'·º 1·r·-···-·-·
Beams:
Cross Braces:
Pins / Bol!
Hales:

Pins I Bolls:
Safety Pins:
Welds:
Number of Visibal Marks App!ied:

B.O §BOP : ::,eam5'

Pins:
Safety Pins:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:

9.0 Raising Equipment:

Pin Connec!ions:
Pin Hales:
Pins:

Bearings:
Seals:
Grease Filtings:
Hydraulic Winches:
Hydraulic Cylinders:
Hydraulic Hoses:
Cylinder Hinge:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
40 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS

1 O.O Stairs ::,:g: :odng/Handralls•

Pins!Bolls:

Flaolrr TPrelaatidngS; pacing:

S
Handrail Sockets:
=============================================================================== -
-

Number of Vlslble Marks Applied: ----------------------------------------

11.0 Paint/Coatlng
C]condition:

12.0 Skldd :dEe u .ment

Pins:
Beam Clamps:
Jacks:
Jacking Motors:
Jacking Rack:

..,
"b'
o
o
o
o
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13.1 Comments, Drawings, and/or Pictures:

lnspector's Signature: Date: ------------

Owner Representative Signature: Date: ------------
 APPENDIX E-FIGURES

rt_ Well

--Anchor (Typical}.
See Figure E3 for spacing
and capacity

Rcco111n1cndcd Recon11ncndcd
Guyline Size Prctension Sag
Externa! Guy A 5¡8 in. 1000 lb. see Fig. E2
Extcn1a! Guy B 911¡; in. 500 lb. see Fig. E2
Interna! Guy C 1500 lb. 3 in.
(T\VO) 7¡8 in. (each)
lntcrn1cdiate Guy D 1000 lb. 3 in.
(Two) (Scc Note 4) s¡H in. (cach)

Notes:
1. Ali guywires should be 6 x 19 ar 6 x 37 class, regular lay, IPS, IWRC.
2. Guywire catenary ar sag may be used to estimate pretension, see Figure E2.
3. See Figure E3 for anchor spacing and capacity.
4. lntermediate guywires O are recommended at opt'1on of manufacturar only.

Figure E1-Recommended Guying Pattern

43
44 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

/;
'y
/ '--- Sag (in.)

,;-/Á
á- '-Guywire

!f
Distance from well to

anchor (ft)

Guy\virc Sag (inchcs)

Po!c J'vlast Single Must Doub\e tvfasl
Distancc Tubing Cro\Vn- Tubing Cro\vn- Tubing Crown-
\Vcll to Anchor Board ground Board ground Board ground
(ti) Guy Guy Guy Guy Guy Guy
40 ·- 4 4 4 6 5
60 - 6 8 6 J2 8
80 ·-·- JO J5 JO J7 JJ
JOO J4 22 J4 26 15
120 - 18 32 18 32 2J

Note: The above figures represent pretensions of 1000 lb. in crown-ground guywires and 500 lb. in tubing board guy-
wires.

Figure E2-Guywire Sag (Catenary)

 USE ANO PROCEOURES FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, ANO REPAJR OF DRILUNG ANO WELL SERV!CING STRUCTURES 45

90
ZONE D
80 l2J Lt ZONE D

ZONE e
70
r
_;
\ / ' ZONE e

60 \
ZONE B ZONE B
'fü' 50
m \ I
!S 40 !'.... /

30
ZONE A ZONE A
,.
20

10
1
1
RIG
..
\
ltWell

20

30

40 ZONE A ZONE A

""'
;¡; /
m \
!S 50

60 ZONE 8 ZONE 8
\
ZONE C
70
_;
// \ '
_;
ZONE D

80
ZONE D
90 IJ= ZONE C

90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
s-O
(Ft) ltWell (Ft) C"J "Q
;::. 2:
g
Anchor Capacity (Tons) ·
Doublc Single Pole if,
n
Zonc Mas! Mast Mast !i'
(J
rnv
-'<
A 15.6 7.0 7.0 8
B 11.5 5.0 5.0 3
e 9.0 5.0 5.0
·,:.¡,
D 7.4 5.0 5.0
",",
Notes: Anchor capacities shown on this figure assume the following: '?
1. Adequate foundation support for mast and carrier. '"
o
2. Adequate crown-to-carrier interna! load o
guys.
3. Full rod and tubing setback except for pole unit which has no
setback.
4. Anchors in the two quadrants on the rig side of the well are located in the same zone and with equal spacing
(±10 ft) either side of the horizontal centerline and with equal spacing (±1O ft) either side of the vertical centerline.
5. Maximum wind velocity of 70 mph, ar, maximum hook
load.
Sorne portable masts with guylines may have maximumm rated hook load capacities that, if applied, could result in
overloading of guyline anchors. In such cases, it is necessary to determine the maximum allowed hook load which will
prevent anchor over!oad. The manufacturar (ar a qualified technical service provider) should be consulted to deter-
mine the magnitude of mast derating required to insure that anchor capacities shown in the table are not exceeded.

Figure E3-Anchor Spacing and Capacity Criteria

46 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

Con1ponents displaying deviations as follo\vs should be considcrcd tbr repair/rcplacen1c1lt. This list is far guidancc only. Spc-
cific con1poncnts may have difi"ercnt rcjection critcria based on OEM spccifications.

Legs-l/4" bow in 10 ft.

Braccs-l/2 11 bo\v in 10 ft.

Ovcrall alignn1cnt of structurc 3/4 11 out of square

Pins- 1/t 611 undcr spccificd dian1ctcr

Pin l-loles (l.D.)--3/!6" over spcciticd pin dian1ctcr (far pins lcss than 3n dia1nctcr)

l¡4u over spccified pin dian1cter (for pins 3" dia111etcr ar grcatcr)

CotTosion-10 111 rcduction in cross scctional arca

Sharp kink or bcnd in a local arca

Loase connections ar fittings

Missing bolts, pins or safcty keys

Missing mcn1bcrs

Sheavcs, rollcrs, etc. \Vhich do not turn frccly, have cracks detccted, shcavc groove out of gage, or groove depth greatcr than
1.75 X \Virelinc diamctcr.

Linc cuts

Exposurc to hcat in exccss of 500"F

Figure E4--lnspection Tolerance Guidelines
 USE ANO PROCEDURES FOR INSPECT!ON, MAINTENANCE, ANO REPAIR OF DR!LLING ANO WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES 47

1 1 1
---0---------------------+--------------o-

cr_ 1

Pumping unit
second preference

---0----------------------+--------------o-

Q Anchor (typical). See Figure 3

far spacing and capacity
1

1:G
20raM
deax. , Leve!
I
13'--t-10'
'

Load bearing area Rig location area

8000 psf minimum 6000 psf minimum

Notes:
Load bearing area: Compactad sand or gravel requiring picking far removaJ ar better base. Safe bearing
capacity desired-min., 8000 psf, level and drained.

Rig location area: May grade away from well along centerline 11 al max. drop of 1:20. Should be level across
grades parallel to centerline J. Safe bearing capacity desired-min., 6000 psf. Allow maneuvering entry far drive
in or back in. Drainage of enlire area required.

Figure E5-Portable Mast Location Preparation

48 API RECOMMENDED PRACTICE 4G

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•¡ I
1 I
. ; /
",,
:.i;,

¡ -" '--- - ..- ,

(tl.]-r'"i\-.\/.\I
,,, .,.,
. \ 5:

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Ol
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E'
gl
2"'
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.Ql
LL..

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 USE AND PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, ANO REPAIR OF DRILUNG ANO WELL SERVICING STRUCTURES 49

Solid lcdgc ofhard rock, such as granitc, trap, cte........................................................................................................................................... 50,000

Sound shalc and othcr 1ncdium rock rcquiring blasting for rcmova! ................................................................................................................ 20,000

l-lard pan, cen1cntcd sand and grave\ difficu!t to rcmove by picking ................................................................................................................ 16,000

Soft rock, disintegratcd ledgc; in natura! ledge, difficult to rc1nove by picking ............................................................................................... 10,000

Co1npact sand and grave! rcquiting picking IOr rcn1ova! .................................................................................................................................... 8,000

1-lard c!ay requiring picking for re1nova!...................................................................... ,....................................................................................... 8,000

Grave!. coarse sand, in natural thick beds ............................................................................................................................................................ 8,000

Loase. rncditnn, and coarse sand, fine co111pact sand .......................................................................................................................................... 3,000

Mcdium clay, stiffbut capablc ofbeing spadcd ................................................................................................................................................. 4,000

Fine loosc sand ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2,000

son clay ................................................................................................................................................................................................ less than 2,000

* Valucs takcn from 1\1arks 'A4ecflanh:a/ E11gi11ee1:1· '/-/andhook.

Figure E7-Safe Bearing Capacity of Soils

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Affected Publication: APl RP 40, Recommended Practicefor Use
and Proceduresfor Jnspection, Maintenance, and Repair ofDril!ing and
Wel/ Servicing Structures, Third Edition, April 2004

ERRATA
On page j, Scction 6.3, h1 the lis! ajier the "Jnspection Types and FrequencJ!"
shau/d read:
Categmy 1-daily
Catcgory 11-rig up
Catcgory 111-cvery 730 opcrnting days ( cvcry 2 calendar ycarS far
\Vcll scrvicing rigs).
Catcgory IV-every 3,650 operaling days (every 10 calcndaryears far
\Vell scn1icing rigs).

011 page 8, Section 12, paragraphs "h'', "i ", ''.i ", are hui/et ite111s under
paragraph "g", it should read:
g. In a n1ulti-part \Vire ropc substructurc raising systcn1, lincs
should be rcn1oved fro111 scrvice \Vhcn any of thc follo\ving
conditions exist:
• Six (6) or n1orc brokcn \Vires in one rope lay.
• Three (3) or n1ore brokcn \vires in onc strand in one
rape lay.
• A n1ast raising line \Vith any broken \Vires should be
rcplaccd.

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