Product Bulletin No.

: 93-1
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Release Top Drive Drilling System
Date: May 14, 2003
Subject: Post Jarring Inspection of Top Drives

Product: Top Drive Drilling System

Affected
Assemblies: All TDS Models

Objective: To Update the Post Jarring Checklist

Problem: Jarring is a procedure that occurs on all drilling rigs. While it is not practical
to recommend that the Top Drive be removed from the string during jarring
operations, it is imperative that Top Drive users exercise care and caution
when using a Top Drive after a jarring operation.

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, we have prepared a “Post Jarring
Checklist” which was originally issued in 1993.

This checklist was prepared after considerable consultation with users, our
field service personnel and our engineering design staff. While the checklist
is our recommendation, your inspection should not be limited to this
checklist. With the advent of many new Varco Top Drive products since the
original release, it has become imperative that we update this checklist.

Our design, manufacturing and quality control procedures are designed to

provide the drilling industry with safe and reliable tools. We aggressively
pursue improvements in the design and manufacture of our equipment and
continually seek input from Top Drive users as a crucial component of that
process.

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 While we believe this Post Jarring Checklist is a useful tool, we welcome
your comments so that we may improve it over time. We have organized
this checklist by major sub-assembly. The checklist draws the inspector’s
attention to specific parts. The inspection process should be rigorous,
looking for any damage or wear that may pose a safety or operational risk.

The possibility of damage to a Top Drive during a jarring operation 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.

Please contact your local Varco Service Center or if you have any questions regarding this
product bulletin.

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 POST JARRING CHECKLIST

DESIGNATION / ITEM OK or NA COMMENTS

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) _____

IBOP Actuator
Bolts for Crank Assembly Secured _____
Roller Assembly Bolts Secured _____
Actuator Arm Pins Secured _____

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DESIGNATION / ITEM OK or NA COMMENTS

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 Trunion 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) _____
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 are
Secured/Not Damaged _____

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 _____

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DESIGNATION / ITEM OK or NA COMMENTS

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 a nd
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 _____

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) _____

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

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

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

Manifold Assemblies
Solenoid Valves and Wiring Intact _____

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

Hinge Pins Secured _____
Lower Tie Back Attachment Hardware Secured _____

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