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Product Bulletin No.

: TDS-93-1
Rev C

Release

Top Drive Drilling System


Date: March 29, 2011

Subject:

Post Jarring and Hard Drilling Inspection of Top Drives

Product:

Top Drive Drilling System

Affected
Assemblies: All TDS Models
Objective:

To Update the Post Jarring Checklist and Include Inspection Recommendations


after Hard Drilling Operations

Problem:

Jarring and hard drilling that causes severe vibration and shock loading to the
Top Drive occurs on all drilling rigs. While it is not practical to recommend that
the Top Drive be removed from the string during jarring operations or after hard
drilling, it is imperative that Top Drive users exercise care and caution when
using a Top Drive after these operating conditions occur when drilling with a
Top Drive.

Solution:

Safe operation of the Top Drive is clearly the responsibility of the user and the
rig crew. In an effort to assist the user, NOV prepared a Post Jarring Checklist
which was originally issued in 1993. The latest release of this checklist sent out
in this bulletin includes inspection recommendations after hard or severe
drilling.
This checklist was prepared after considerable consultation with users, NOV
field service personnel and NOV engineering design staff. While the checklist
is NOVs recommendation, your inspection should not be limited to this
checklist. The checklist draws the inspectors attention to specific parts. The
inspection process should be rigorous, looking for any damage or wear that
may pose a safety or operational risk. With the advent of many new NOV Top
Drive products since the original release, it has become imperative that NOV
update this checklist.

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NOVs design, manufacturing and quality control procedures are designed to


provide the drilling industry with safe and reliable tools. NOV aggressively
pursues improvements in the design and manufacture of NOV equipment and
continually seeks input from Top Drive users as a crucial component of that
process.
NOV believes this Post Jarring Checklist is a useful tool, and as such NOV
welcomes your comments so that this checklist may continue to improve over
time.
The possibility of damage to a Top Drive during a jarring operation or during
hard drilling is considerable. If prolonged jarring that may affect Top Drive
components is anticipated, the user should consider removing the Top Drive
from the drill string. Users should also check to insure that the latest secondary
retention upgrades are installed and properly maintained.
Operators should also refer to previous NOV Product Information Bulletins and Safety Alerts at
http://www.nov.com/drilling for additional information related to this issue and information
regarding safe operation, maintenance, and inspection criteria.
Failure to follow the recommendations and/or guidance in NOV Product Bulletins may
result in death, bodily injury or property damage.
Please contact your local Varco Service Center or if you have any questions regarding this
product bulletin.

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POST JARRING CHECKLIST


This Checklist is provided as a guide. Inspection should not be limited to this list alone and all
hardware, mountings and fittings should be inspected for damage and security.

DESIGNATION / ITEM

Elevators
Link Block Bolt Assemblies Secured
Hinge Pin retainer in Place
Latch Pin Retainer in Place
Pipe Handler
Guard Pin Secured
Bell Guide Bolts Secured (same as stabbing guide)
Hinge pin Retainer Bolts Inspect
Die Retainer Bolts Secured
Jaw Retaining Bolts Tight
Torque Wrench Mounting Bolts Secured
Bolts On Die Spring Covers Secured
Pins for Die Springs Secured
Lift Cylinder Pins Secured
Torque Cylinders/Torque Tube Secured
Hanger Nuts for IBOP Cylinders Secured
Hanger Pin for Pipe Handler/Rotating Head Secured
Fasteners for Stabbing Guide (PH-50/75/100)
Pins/Cotter Pins for Lift Cylinder Stop Tubes
Bolts on Torque Backup Clamp Assemblies
Fasteners- Clamp Clevis to Clamp Cylinder Piston
(PH-85)
Torque Cylinder Rod Gland Retaining Screws
(PH-85)
Hinge Pins/Fasteners on PH-50 Clamp Cylinder Assy.
Clevis/Cotter Pins on Elevator Link Clamps
(PH-60/85)
Locking Rod on Rotating Head Locking Handle
(PH-60/85/100)
Outer Collar/Fasteners on PH-60
Crank Pin (PH-50/75 Pipe Handlers only)

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COMMENTS

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DESIGNATION / ITEM
IBOP Actuator
Bolts for Crank Assembly Secured
Roller Assembly Bolts Secured
Actuator Arm Pins Secured
Dolly/Carriage Assembly
Bolts for Dolly Roller Brackets Secured
Bolts for Service Loop Clamp Bars Secured
Bolts for S/Pipe Clamp Secured
Bolts for Swivel Link Retainer Plates Secured
Quill Housing Trunnion Cap Bolts Secured
Swing Bolt Pins/Nuts
Side Pads Secured
Cam Follower End Cap Fasteners (where applicable)
TDS-10/11HP Wear Pads
Cylinder Attachment Points
Cracks on Welded Stop Plates/Stop Brackets
(Retract Dollies)
Loose Fasteners on Bolted Plates/Stop Brackets
(Retract Dollies)
Motor Housing/Quill Assembly
Junction Box Mounting Bolts Secured
Inspect Junction Box Feet
Blower Motor Mounting Feet Bolts Secured
Blower Motor Fan Shroud and Rain Shield
Bolts Secured with Lockwire
Instrument Covers and Mounting Feet Secured
and Lock-wired
Accumulator Retaining Clamp Bolts Secured and
Lockwired
Heat Exchanger Mounting Bolts Secured
Counterbalance Cylinder Pins Secured
Counterbalance Shackles Secured
Motor Armature Position (TDS-3/4/5/6/8)
(See Varco Product Bulletin TDS-03-15)
TDS Lower Gear case to Main Body
TDS Pressure Filter Bowl
Retighten Washpipe Packing Box and Holding Nut
Verify Shaft Liner Assembly is seated (IDS only)
AC Auxiliary Motor Mounting Feet/Bolts Secured/Not
Damaged
Rotating Head & RLA Fittings/Hardware Undamaged
& Secure
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DESIGNATION / ITEM
Torque Arrestors
All Bolts for Solid Body Elevator Plate Secured
Torque Arrestors/Mounting Pins at Rotating Head
Secured
Bolts for Solid Body Elevator Wear Guide Secured
and Lock-wired
Link Tilt
Shackle Secured
Mounting Bolts Secured to Solid Body Elevator
Check Mounting Feet on Link Tilt Frame
Stop Adjustment Pins or Lock Nuts Secured
Pivot Pin and Cotter Pins Secured
Cable Assembly for Intermediate Stop
Link Tilt Pin (PH-50)
Upper/Lower Retaining Bolts (PH-85 with
Hydraulic Link Tilt)
Link Tilt Linkage Pins secured w/cotter pins and
slotted nuts(PH-50, 55, 75 & 100)
Link Tilt Cylinder Rod and Clevis Pins secured with
cotter pins and slotted nuts (PH-50, 55,75 & 100)
Link Tilt Stop Adjustment Bolt secured with
lockwire (PH-50, 55, 75 & 100)
Elevator Link Attachment Clamp U-Bolt Nuts Secured

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COMMENTS

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Gear Box
Alignment Cylinder Pins Secured
Auto Return Cylinder Pins Secured
Powered Rotating Link Adapter Motor/
Shot Pin Assy Bolts Secured and Lockwired
(TDS-8/9/10/11 and PH-85 w/Hyd Rot Head)

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Cooling System
Extended Intake Inlet Mounting Bolts
Remote Blower Snorkel Tube Saddle Bolts

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Main Shaft
Check Exposed Shaft Area for Damage
Shaft End Play
Landing Collar Retainer Tabs/Bolts

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DESIGNATION / ITEM

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Service Loops
Service Loop Attachment Points
Service Loop Supports/D-Rings
Service Loop Connecting Links

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Manifold Assemblies
Solenoid Valves and Wiring Intact

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Guide Beam Assemblies (IDS, TDS-9/10/11)


Hinge Pins Secured
Lower Tie Back Attachment Hardware Secured

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COMMENTS

All Equipment/Hardware/Fittings and Fasteners have been visually inspected and found
secure and free of damage.

Signed:

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