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REVISION HISTORY
117 8/18/10 SEE ECN L Rondou B Braman B Braman 01 01.22.08 Initial Release L Rondou K Daw K Daw Rev Date (dd.mm.yyyy) Reason for issue Prepared Checked Approved
CHANGE DESCRIPTION Revision Change Description
01 First issue 02 Release of PIB 03 Changed title to Drilling Systems Product Bulletin Index 04 Bulletin update 05 Bulletin Release 06 Bulletin Release 07 Bulletin Rrlease 08 Revised P/N. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 09 New Bulletin Release 10 New IDS Bulletin Release 11 New TDS Releases 12 New ED Release 13 Bulletin update 14 Bulletin update 15 Added Rig Bulletins 16 New TDS Release 17 New ST-80 Release 18 New AR Release 19 New TDS Release 20 New TDS Release 21 New RBS Release 22 New TDS Release 23 New PTC Release 24 New RBS Release 25 New ST-80 Release 26 New TDS Release 27 Bulletin Update 28 Revised P/N. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 29 New TDS & PHM Release
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30 New PHM Release 31 New TDS Release 32 PRS Bulletin Revised 33 New RIG Release 34 New ZMS Release 35 New ADS Release 36 New TDS Release 37 Revised P/N. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 38 Revised P/N. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 39 New TDS Release 40 New TDS & PRS Release 41 New TDS Release 42 New PRS Release 43 Revised P/N. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 44 New TDS Release 45 Revised TDS-09-04 46 New ED Release 47 New IDS, PLS & TDS Releases 48 New ED Release 49 New TDS Release 50 Revised P/N. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 51 Revised P/N. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 52 New ED Releases 53 Revised PB. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 54 Released New TDS-09-07 & ALL-09-01 55 New ST-80 Release 56 New TDS Release 57 New IDS Release 58 New TDS Release 59 Rev A Add Photos on 1st Page 60 New PLS & TDS Release 61 New ST-80 Release 62 New IDS Release 63 New TDS Release 64 New TDS Release 65 New TDS Releases 66 New TDS Release 67 Revised PB. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin.
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68 Revised TDS PB. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. New PRS Release
69 Revised TDS-09-02. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line appears in the margin.
70 Revised TDS PB. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line appears in the margin. New ST120 Release.
71 Revised TDS PB. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line appears in the margin.
72 New AR Release 73 New ST-80 Release 74 New ST-80 Release 75 New TDS Release & Revised TDS PB. Where changes have been made in old
requirements, a vertical line appears in the margin. 76 New TDS and AR Releases 77 New TDS Release 78 New RIG and ST-120 Release 79 Revised AR-09-02. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line
appears in the margin. 80 Revised PRS-00-15. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical
line appears in the margin. 81 Revised ALL-03-02. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical
line appears in the margin. 82 New AR and ALL Release 83 Correct faulity information 84 New TDS Release 85 New PRS and TDS Release 86 New TDS Release 87 New TDS Release 88 New TDS Release 89 New TDS Releases 90 New TDS, Iron Roughneck and TDX Releases 91 New TDS Release 92 New TDS Release 93 New TDS Release 94 Revised TDS-09-03. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical
line appears in the margin. 95 New IDS Release 96 New TDS Release 97 Revised TDS-09-03. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical
line appears in the margin. 98 New TDS and IR Release 99 New TDS Release
100 Revised TDS-04-15. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line appears in the margin.
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101 Revised TDS-04-15. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical line appears in the margin.
102 New TDS and IR Release 103 New TDS Releases 104 New PRS Release 105 Revised TDS-06-05. Where changes have been made in old requirements, a vertical
line appears in the margin. 106 New EDS and Type-V Release 107 New EDS Release 108 New TDS Release 109 NEW ST-80 Release 110 Deleted D614000664-PIB-001 and added D364000236-PIB-001 111 Added New TDS and IDS Release 112 Added New TDS Release, Revised D734000114 113 Revised D614000676-PIB-001. Where changes have been made in old requirements,
a vertical line appears in the margin. 114 Revised D614000676-PIB-001. Where changes have been made in old requirements,
a vertical line appears in the margin. 115 Added New PRS Releases 116 Added D364000246-PIB-001 & Revised D614000648-PIB-001 117 Added New TDS Releases
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 HOISTING DRAWWORKS ............................................................................................... 7
1.1 ADS Bulletins .......................................................................................................... 7 2 PIPEHANDLING ............................................................................................................... 8
2.1 PDM Bulletins ......................................................................................................... 8 2.2 PHM Bulletins ......................................................................................................... 9 2.3 PLS Bulletins ........................................................................................................ 12 2.4 PRS Bulletins ........................................................................................................ 13 2.5 PTC Bulletins ........................................................................................................ 18 2.6 RHS Bulletins ....................................................................................................... 19 2.7 VCR Bulletins ....................................................................................................... 20 2.8 Type V Bulletins .................................................................................................... 21 2.9 SRS Bulletins ........................................................................................................ 22
3 TOP DRIVE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 23 3.1 IDS Bulletins ......................................................................................................... 23 3.2 RBS Bulletins ........................................................................................................ 25 3.3 TDS Bulletins ........................................................................................................ 26
4 IRON ROUGHNECK ....................................................................................................... 41 4.1 ARXXXX Bulletins ................................................................................................. 41 4.2 ST-80 Bulletins ..................................................................................................... 43 4.3 ST-120 Bulletins ................................................................................................... 44
5 OTHERS ......................................................................................................................... 46 5.1 All Products Bulletins ............................................................................................ 46 5.2 ED Bulletins .......................................................................................................... 48 5.3 ZMS Bulletins........................................................................................................ 49 5.4 Rig Bulletins .......................................................................................................... 49 5.5 TDX-1250 Bulletins ............................................................................................... 50
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1 HOISTING DRAWWORKS
1.1 ADS Bulletins NO. Safety
Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
ADS-02-01 Yes - Attachment of Third Party Encoders 8/8/2002 All ADS-20SD Drawworks
ADS-02-02 - - ADS-20SD Gearbox Clutch Inspection for H & P Rig 210 8/29/2002 H & P Rig 210 ADS-20SD
ADS-02-03 - - ADS-20SD Gearbox Clutch Adapter Plate Bolt Replacement 8/29/2002
ADS-20SD Drawworks, Serial No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
ADS-02-04 - - ADS-20SD Gearbox Intermediate Shaft, Bearing and Clutch Assembly
8/29/2002 H & P Rig 210 ADS-20SD
ADS-03-01 - - Recommended Lubricants for ADS Products 1/14/2003 All ADS Models
ADS-03-02 - - Periodic Brake Shim Measurements / Adjustments 4/21/2003
H & P (P/N 30152889) Rigs 210-224, (P/N30170736) Rigs 225 and Later
ADS-03-03 Yes - ADS-20SD Pneumatic System Maintenance and E-Stop Valve Upgrade
6/4/2003 All ADS Automated Drawworks Systems
ADS-03-04 - - Reduction of Gearbox Oil Temperature 6/20/2003 ADS-20SD Automated
Drawworks System
ADS-03-05 - - Adjustment of ADS-20SD Gearbox Encoder Belts 9/19/2003
ADS-20SD Automated Drawworks Assemblies (P/N 30152889 & 30170736
ADS-04-01 - A Torque Requirements for ADS Wire Rope Clamps 9/21/2005
Wire Rope Drum and Associated Wire Rope Clamps
ADS-05-01 - - Uncoupling of ADS-10T Motor/Gearboxes 8/22/2005 ADS-10D, ADS-20SD and
ADS-30Q Assemblies
ADS-06-01 Yes - Routine Inspection of Friction Pad Wear on ADS Drawworks Brakes
6/9/2006 Eaton Water-cooled Drilling Brakes: 436 WCSB, 348-WCSB
ADS-07-01 - - ADS Air Brake Pressure Sensing Line Location Change 12/17/2007 ADS-10D's, 10T's, 10Q's and
30's
ADS-08-01 - - Eaton Brake Service Manual Revision 4/7/08 All ADS Units that Utilize
Water Cooled Brakes
ADS-08-02 - - Manufacturer Changes to Brake Air Bypass Solenoid Valves (P/N 30154750 and 30154750-HE
12/8/08 ADS-10SD, 20D, 10D, and 10T Units Equipped with Wichita Air Cooled Brakes
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2 PIPEHANDLING
2.1 PDM Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
PDM-97-01 -- -- PDM Jaw adjustment Kit 12/31/1997 All Pipe Deck Machines
PDM-01-01 Yes - Pipe Deck Machine Jaw Finger Pin 7/17/2001 All Pipe Deck Machines
PDM-06-01 Yes - Pipe Deck Machine Hoist Chains 10/23/2006
PDM Top Assemblies (P/Ns 99813, 109159, 30156056 and 35558132)
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2.2 PHM Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
PHM-93-01 - - Pipe Handling Machine Grip Jaw Inspection 2/22/1993 All PHM Owners (PHM-3I)
PHM-93-02 - - Control System Radio Interference 4/6/1993 All PHM Owners (PHM-3I)
PHM-94-01 - B PHM-3I Lower Drive 3/6/1998 All PHM Owners
PHM-95-01 - - Overhaul and Repair of Machinery 3/6/1995 All PHM-3 Pipe Handling
Machines
PHM-96-01 - A Installation and Maintenance of Machinery 5/6/1996 PHM-31/Type V/Type VI
Fingerboards
PHM-96-02 - - Chain on PHM Lower Drive Assembly
11/18/1996 All PHM
PHM-98-01 - - PHM Spinning Wrench Cam Followers 2/2/1998 All Pipe Handling Machines
PHM-98-02 - A PHM-3I Lower Drive Gearbox 7/15/1999 All Pipe Handling Machines
PHM-98-03 Yes - 400Ton Drill Pipe Solid Body Elevator 9/16/1998 All PHM-3I Utilizing Drill Pipe
Solid Body Elevators
PHM-99-01 Yes - PHM-3i Pneumatic Pipe Guide Mounting 6/9/1999
All PHM-3i units with standbuilding capability (i.e. powered mousehole, retracting diving board and pneumatic pipe guide)
PHM-99-02 Yes - 400 Ton Solid Body Elevator Used with PHM-3i Pipe Handling Machines
7/19/1999 All Users of 400 Ton Solid Body Elevators
PHM-99-03 - - Solid Body Elevator, P/N 88471 10/26/1999
All 400 Ton Solid Body Elevators Used in Conjunction with Varco Pipe Handling Machines and Top Drives
PHM-00-01 - - Field Replacement of Lower Drive Pinion Gears 1/18/2000 All PHM-3i Units
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PHM-00-02 Yes - PHM-3i Incident Involving Injury 8/2/2000
All PHM-3i Pipe Handling Machines
PHM-01-01 - -
PHM-3i Spinning Wrench Vertical Travel Increase to Facilitate Makeup and Breakout of HT Tool Joints
7/3/2001 All PHM-3i Pipe Handling Machines
PHM-01-02 - - Reported Failure of Torque Cylinders at Threaded Rod / Clevis
7/25/2001 PHM-3i’s and AR3500
PHM-01-03 Yes - PHM Diving Board Extension Falling Object Incident
9/7/2001 All PHM-3i’s with Diving Board Extensions
PHM-01-04 - - PHM-3I Upper Drive Gearbox Oil Sight Glass Plumbing
9/18/2001 All PHM-3i Pipe Handling Machines
PHM-01-05 Yes - Pinion Gear Key Damage of PHM-31 Upper Drive
12/21/2001 All PHM-3i Pipe Handling Machines
PHM-02-01 Yes A Pinch Point on 400 Ton Solid Body Elevators 5/6/2005
All Users of 400 Ton Solid Body Elevators (Varco P/N 88471)
PHM-03-01 Yes - Tie Rod Assemblies (P/N 95957-1 & -2) 3/17/2003
All PHM-3i Pipe Handling Machines
PHM-03-02 Yes -
Report of Hex Cap Screws Falling From PHM-3i Pipe Handling Machine
8/18/2003 All PHM-3i Pipe Handing Machines
PHM-04-01 - A PHM-3i Lower Drive Axle/Flanged Roller Gear Lubrication
2/10/2004 PHM-3i Lower Drive Assembly
PHM-04-02 Yes - Failed Camrol Bearing on PHM Jaw Assembly 9/17/2004 PHM-3i Jaw
Assembly
PHM-04-03 Yes B Corrosion of Roll Pin on Drill Pipe Solid Body Elevator
5/11/2005
Drill Pipe Solid Body Elevator Assemblies (P/N 88471)
PHM-05-01 Yes - Dropped Camrol Pin on PHM-3i Jaw Assembly 6/14/2005 Jaw Assembly
(P/N 99709)
PHM-08-01 - - Risk of Potential Loss of Control on PHM-3i Upper Drive Assembly
10/20/08
All Upper Drive Assemblies with Gearbox Assembly (P/N 81887)
PHM-08-02 Yes -
Risk for Potential Inadvertent Latch Operation on PHM-3i Fingerboard
10/24/08
All Fingerboards with Fingerboard Latch Controller (P/N 92803)
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2.3 PLS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
PLS-98-01 Yes A Handling Tubulars with PLS-3 6/4/1998 All PLS-3
PLS-01-01 Yes - Falling Object Report on PLS-3 Pickup/Laydown System 8/10/2001 All PLS-3
PLS-02-01 Yes - Report of Falling Pipe Guide Roller on PLS-3 3/19/2002 All PLS-3 Pickup/Laydown
Systems
PLS-02-02 Yes - Handling of Tubulars with PLS After ESD Activation 5/23/2002 All PLS-1, -3 and -5
Pickup/Laydown Systems
PLS-05-01 Yes A Brake Assemblies on the PLS-5 Hoist Carriage 6/7/2007 Brake Assemblies (P/N
109226 and 109227
PLS-08-01 Yes - Stabbing Arm Shimming Provision on the PLS Hoist Carriage
4/21/08 Boom Assembly (P/N 122491), and Stabbing Arm Assembly (P/N 122875)
PLS-09-01 Yes - Potential Interference between Derrick Windwall and PLS Hoist Carriage
3/5/09 Carriage Installation Kit (P/N 122485) and Stabbing Arm Assembly (P/N 122875)
PLS-09-02 Yes - Potential Loss of Control of Tubular 5/29
Stabbing Arm Assembly, (P/N 122875 for PLS-5 and P/N 107624 for PLS-3)
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2.4 PRS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
PRS-98-01 __ A PRS-3 Grip Jaw Assembly 8/6/1999 All PRS-3 and -3I Racking Systems
PRS-98-02 Yes - Use of Override when Operating Pipe Racking Systems 11/19/1998 PRS-3, -3i, 4i & 5
PRS-98-03 Yes A Inspection of 119001-06 Cam Followers 9/20/1999 PRS-3,-3i, -4i, -5, -5I and 6I
PRS-99-01 Yes - Use of Override Mode in PRS Operation 6/24/1999 All PRS Racking Systems
PRS-99-02 - - Inspection of Single Joint 9-3/4” Elevator Assemblies 6/25/1999 All PRS-4i and 6i Racking
Systems
PRS-99-03 - - Upper Track/Upper Drive Interference 7/12/1999 All PRS-3i, 4I 5 and 6i
Racking Systems
PRS-99-04 - - Casing Length Requirements for Use with PRS Rackers 7/26/1999 All PRS Racking Systems
Capable of Running Casing
PRS-99-05 - - PRS Shaft Bearings 9/1/1999 All PRS-3i, 4i, 5, 5R and 6i Column Rackers
PRS-99-06 Yes A 20 Inch Single Joint Elevator Assembly 1/8/2001 All PRS-4i Racking Systems
PRS-99-07 - - PRS Linear Actuator Assembly 9/23/1999 All PRS-3, -3i, 4i, 5 and 6i Racking Systems
PRS-99-08 - - Electric Motor/Brake Assembly Sealing Against Water Ingress 9/23/1999 All PRS-3, -3i, 4i, 5 and 6i
Racking Systems
PRS-99-09 Yes - New Retrofit Kit Designed for Improved Jaw Performance 10/28/1999 All PRS-4i, -5, -5R and -6i
Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-99-10 - - Retrofit of PRS Roller Housing Assemblies 11/2/1999 All PRS-3i, 4i, -5, 5R and 6i
Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-99-11 Yes B Parted Driveshaft on PRS-4i Pipe Racking System 1/18/2000 All PRS-4i
PRS-00-01 Yes - Inspection of PRS-5 Pipe Racking System Driveshafts 1/21/2000 All PRS-5 Pipe Racking
Systems Only
PRS-00-02 Yes - Inspection of PRS-3i Pipe Racking System Driveshafts 1/24/2000 All PRS-3i Pipe Racking
Systems Only
PRS-00-03 Yes - Inspection of PRS-6i Pipe Racking System Driveshafts 2/17/2000 All PRS-6i Racking Systems
Only
PRS-00-04 Yes - Inspection of PRS-3 Pipe Racking System Driveshafts 2/17/2000 All PRS-3 Racking Systems
Only
PRS-00-05 Yes - Inspection of PRS-5R Pipe Racking System Driveshafts 2/17/2000 All PRS-5R Racking
Systems Only
PRS-00-06 Yes - Mandatory Inspection of PRS Pipe Racking System Driveshafts
2/22/2000 All PRS-5R Racking Systems Only
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PRS-00-07 - A Installation of Driveshaft Centralizer Kits on PRS Pipe Racking Systems
7/17/2000 All PRS-3i, 4i, -5, 5R and 6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-00-08 Yes C Inspection of Lifting Jaw Rollers on PRS Pipe Racking Systems 1/27/2006 All PRS-4i, 5, 5R and 6i
Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-00-09 - A Falling Object Report with PRS Riser Hand Assembly 7/26/2000 All PRS-4i, -5 and -6i Pipe
Racking Systems Only
PRS-00-10 - - Reliability of PRS-3 Lower Drive Yoke Rollers 5/18/2000 All PRS-3 Pipe Racking
Systems Only
PRS-00-11 Yes - Adjustment of PRS Kick Back Roller Assemblies 6/1/2000 All PRS-3, 3i, 4i, 5, 5R and
6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-00-12 Yes A Adding a Stand While Drilling Ahead 6/6/2000 All PRS-3, 3i, 4i, 5, 5R and
6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-00-13 - - Safe Working Load (SWL) Rating of 9-3/4” and 20” Elevator Assemblies
7/20/2000 All PRS-4i and 6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-00-14 - - Lower Drive Bearing Lubrication 10/4/2000 All PRS-3i, 4i, 5, 5R and 6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-00-15 - C Dropped Pipe Incident on Pipe Racking System 9/11/09
PHM-3i, PLS-3, PLS-5, PRS-3, 3i, 4i, 5, 5i, 6i, 8i, VCR, and Flush Joint Elevator
PRS-00-16 Yes A 9-3/4” and 20” Elevator Assemblies Used with Porch Hoist Assembly
1/23/2001 All Porch Hoist Assemblies (used with PRS-5R Pipe Racking System)
PRS-01-01 - B Small Grip Jaw Assemblies used on PRS-5R Racker Assemblies 6/5/2001 PRS-5R Pipe Racking
Systems
PRS-01-02 Yes A Towing of PRS Using Lower Drive Lifting Eyes 4/10/2001 All PRS-3, 3i, 4i, 5, 5R and
6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-03 Yes - Riser Fingerboards Used with PRS-5R Racker Assembly 2/8/2001 All PRS-5R Pipe Racking
Systems
PRS-01-04 - A Inspection of PRS Floor Track Assemblies 1/21/2003 All PRS-4i, -5, -5R and -6i
Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-05 - - Gear Pinion Locking Assemblies Used with PRS Rackers 3/20/2001
All PRS-3i, -4i, -5, -5R, -6i and -8i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-06 - - Damage to TDS-4S Top Drive Guard 3/22/2001 All PRS-6I Pipe Racking
System
PRS-01-07 - - Unspooling of PRS Hoist Carriage Wirelines 5/10/2001 All PRS 3, 3i, 4i, 5, 5R and
6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-08 Yes - Injury to Rig Personnel During Grip Jaw Troubleshooting 6/15/2001
All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-09 Yes - Proper Installation of Mousehole Spider Cover Plates 6/21/2001 All 14” Mousehole Spider
Users
PRS-01-10 - - PRS Setdown Sensor Reliability 9/18/2001 All PRS-3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
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PRS-01-11 Yes B Inspection of PRS Driveshaft Connections 7/2/2003
All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Column and Lower Drive Assemblies
PRS-01-12 Yes - Dropped Drill Collar during Stand Building Operations 10/9/2001
All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-13 - - Possible Machining Defect on Mousehole Spider Slip Bodies 10/11/2001 3-1/2” to 14” Mousehole
Spiders
PRS-01-14 Yes - Restraint of PRS Upper Drive Assembly during Driveshaft maintenance
11/19/2001 All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-15 - - Encoder Flange Adapter & 1 kHz Proximity Sensor 11/27/2001 All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, & -6i
Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-16 - - Operational Damage to PRS Elevator Assemblies 11/30/2001
All 9-3/4” (Varco P/N 124374) and 20” (Varco P/N 124375) PRS Elevator Assemblies
PRS-01-17 Yes - PRS Handling Capabilities Related to Tubular Diameter 12/5/2001
All PRS-3, -3i -4i, -5, -5R and –6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-18 - - Wear Indicator for PRS Motor Brakes 12/10/2001 All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5 & -6i
Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-01-19 Yes - Safety Precautions When Performing Maintenance on PRS Brakes
12/10/2001 All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-01 Yes - Claw Carrier on PRS Lifting Jaw Assembly 1/9/2002 All PRS-3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -
6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-02 - - Upgrade of PRS Slew Index Sensor Installation 2/11/2002
All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-03 - - Interference between the Driveshaft and PRS Tailing Arm Assemblies
4/3/2002 All PRS-3i, -4i and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-04 Yes - Claw Pin on PRS Lifting Jaw Assembly 5/23/2002 All PRS-5R and –6i Pipe
Racking Systems
PRS-02-05 Yes A Dropped Casing Latch Assembly 3/27/09 All PRS-4i, -5, -5R and –6i Pipe Racking System
PRS-02-06 Yes - Damage to PRS-3i During Tripping Operations 7/23/2002
All PRS-3, -3i -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-07 Yes - Damage to PRS-5R Lift Jaw Claws During Pipe Handling Operation
9/13/2002 All PRS-5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-08 - - Lubrication of PRS Upper Carriage Assembly 9/20/2002 All PRS-3i 4i, -5 and -6i Pipe
Racking System
PRS-02-09 - - New 6.0” PRS Cam Followers for PRS Lower Drive Assemblies 10/4/2002
All PRS-5, 5R and –6i Pipe Racking System (Lower Drive Assemblies Only)
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PRS-02-10 Yes - Falling Washer from PRS Compensator Assembly 11/6/2002
All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-11 Yes - Damage to PRS-3i During Tripping Operations 11/20/2002
All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-02-12 Yes A Disengaged Driveshaft on PRS-5 Pipe Racking System 12/24/2002
All PRS-3, -3i, -4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
PRS-03-01 - - Availability of Well Center Update “Snapshot” Kit 1/5/2003 All PRS Control Systems
with Siemens PLCs
PRS-03-02 - - Redesign of Linear Actuator Trunion Mounting Brackets 3/29/2003 PRS-6i Pipe Racking
System Only
PRS-03-03 Yes - Report of Retaining Pin Falling From PRS-6i Elevator Positioner 6/5/2003 All PRS Pipe Racking
Systems
PRS-03-04 Yes - Wire Rope Interference with Pump/Motor Assembly 7/3/2003
PRS-4i Pipe Racking Systems (On-Board Hydraulics Only)
PRS-03-05 - A PRS Lifting Jaw Clamp Pressure Calibration 12/4/2003 All PRS Control Systems
with Siemens PLCs
PRS-03-06 Yes - Inspection of PRS Tailing Arm Links 9/3/2003
All PRS-3i, -4i and -6i Tailing Arm and PRS-3 Column Extension Assemblies
PRS-03-07 Yes - Retrofit of 9-3/4” Elevator Assemblies to Prevent Inadvertent
9/22/2003
9-3/4” Elevator Assemblies (P/N 114483 for PRS-3i) (P/N 124374 for PRS-4i and -6i)
PRS-03-08 Yes - Falling Roller Reported on PRS-4i Positioner Assembly 11/24/2003 Elevator Positioner (P/N
123783)
PRS-03-09 - - PRS-4i Driveshaft Upgrade Kits PRS-4i Upper Carriage, Column and Lower Drive Assemblies
PRS-04-01 - A Broken Cap Screw Found on Riser 3/17/2004 Riser Hoist Arm Assembly
(P/N 127435)
PRS-04-02 Yes - Use of the PRS-5R to Handle Riser and Other Loads 5/28/2004 PRS-5R Upper Column
Assembly (P/N 127232)
PRS-04-03 - - Clarification of PRS Lift Jaw Operation and Lifting Capacity 7/30/2004
PRS Lift Jaw Assemblies 3-1/2” to 14” (P/N 120420 and 131084)
PRS-04-04 Yes A Damage to PRS-3i during Tubular Handling 12/17/2004 PRS Column Assemblies
PRS-05-01 Yes - Failed Claw on PRS-6i Lifting Jaw Assembly 3/4/2005 Lifting Jaw Assemblies (P/N
120420 and 131084)
PRS-05-02 Yes - All Users of PRS with Horizontal Drag Chain Carriers 5/6/2005 Drag Chain Assemblies
PRS-05-03 Yes - Dropped Pipe Incident on PRS-5R Pipe Racking System 5/25/2005
Lifting Jaw Assemblies (See Service Manual for Part Numbers)
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PRS-05-04 Yes A Missing Fastener on PRS Riser Claw Assembly 6/28/2005
Riser Claw Assembly (P/N 30154628 for PRS-8i) and Riser Hand Assembly (P/N 130371 for PRS-4i/-6i)
PRS-05-05 Yes - Correct Installation of Die Carrier Assemblies in Flush Joint Elevator
7/14/2005 Flush Joint Elevator, O.D. 3 ½ -9 ¾” (P/N 127811)
PRS-05-06 - - Upgrades to PRS Motor Brake Assemblies 10/14/2005
Hoist Carriage and Column Assemblies, Electric Motor w/Brake (P/N 118446 and 118446-2)
PRS-06-01 Yes - Damage to PRS during Bottom Hole Assembly Handing 2/10/2006 PRS Column Assemblies
PRS-06-02 Yes - Personnel Injured by Positioner Assembly during Maintenance 6/13/2006 Positioner Assembly
PRS-06-03 Yes - Potentially Defective Drive Shaft Component 10/26/2006
Shaft Repair Upgrade Kits for PRS-4i (P/N 30170863), PRS-5 (30173928), PRS-5R (30176203) and PRS-6i (30174135)
PRS-07-01 Yes - Falling 6” Cam Follower Roller Reported on PRS-4i 1/7/2007 Hoist Carriage Assemblies
PRS-07-02 No - Clarification of PRS-8i Lift Jaw Operation and Lifting Capacity 2/13/2007
PRS-8i Lift Jaw Assemblies 2-7/8” to 9-3/4” (P/N 131690)
PRS-07-03 No - PRS Upper Track Sensor Retrofit 9/7/2007 Upper Carriage (P/N
30172806)
PRS-07-04 Yes A Dropped Object Incident on PRS-6 11/07/08 Hoisting Arm Assembly
PRS-09-01 Yes A Failed Claw on PRS-4i Lifting Jaw Assembly
3/27/09 Lifting Jaw Assemblies (P/N 120420 and 131084)
PRS-09-02 Yes - Failed Anti-Rotation Shaft on Centralizer Cylinder Assembly
2/3/09 Centralizer Duplex Cylinder Assembly (P/N 140889)
PRS-09-03 - - Encoder Housing Water Ingress 7/15/09 Motor Encoder Adapter Housing
D844000192-PIB-001
- 01 Delayed Release of Pipe Centralizer on Tailing Claw Assembly
10/22/09 Tailing Claw Assembly (P/N 120422)
D844000221-PIB-001
Yes 01 Dropped Object involving PRS
4/30/10 PRS Riser Hand Assembly (P/N 130371)
D844000227-PIB-001
Yes 01 Fallen Pipe Racking System (PRS)
6/28/10 PRS Drive Shaft Assembly
D844000228-PIB-001
Yes 01 Fallen Pipe Racking System (PRS) Column
7/1/10 PRS Drive Shaft Assembly
D844000229-PIB-001
Yes 01 Upper Carriage Safety Brake 7/1/10 PRS Upper Carriage Assembly
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2.5 PTC Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
PTC-00-01 Yes -- Short Lengths of Pipe on Conveyors 3/2/2000
All Conveyors Fitted With Overrun Rollers at the Conveyor Tensioning End
PTC-00-02 Yes -- Operation of Pipe Transfer Conveyors (PTC) with Skidding Capability
5/17/2000 All Pipe Transfer Conveyors with Skid Base and Auxiliary Drive Rollers
PTC-00-03 Yes - Proper Procedure for Transferring Tubular 6/1/2000 All Pipe Transfer Conveyor
Systems
PTC-08-01 Yes - Dropped Pipe Incident 8/14/08 All Pipe Transfer Conveyors
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2.6 RHS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
RHS-99-01 Yes -- Riser Handling System 10/11/1999 All Riser Handling Systems w/P/N 115460 & 127057 Bucket Assemblies
RHS-00-01 -- -- Emergency Shutdown of Hydraulic Pressure to Riser Handling System (RHS)
4/3/2000
Riser Handling Systems with 126924 Hydraulic Interconnect Panel (Customer Configurations 124759, 125116 & 125684)
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2.7 VCR Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
VCR-05-01 Yes - Operational Guidelines during Tubular Handling 5/16/2005
Drillfloor and Derrickman Operators Control Station (30171872-1 &-2)
VCR-06-01 Yes - Operational Guidelines for Handling of Tubulars 5/18/2006 All Varco Compact Rackers
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2.8 Type V Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
TYPE V-94-01 Yes -- BJ Pipe Racker Upper Arm Jaw 10/27/1994 All Type V Racker
TYPE V-97-01 -- B BJ Pipe Racker Type V/VI Finger Assemblies 9/20/2002
All Type V/VI Fingerboards Using Varco P/N 39392 Finger Assemblies
TYPE V-98-01 -- -- BJ Type V Pipe Racking Systems 6/12/1998 All Type V Racking Systems
D844000222-PIB-001 -- -- Hazard of Dropped Object Involving VarcoBJ Type V Racking System
5/5/10
All VarcoBJ Type V Racking System
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2.9 SRS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
SRS-96-01 Yes - Star Racker Slip Lanyard Kits 7/18/1996 All Star Rackers
SRS-96-02 Yes - Compensator, Pipe Handling Tool 9/9/1996 All Star Racking Machines
w/compensators SRS-96-03 Yes - Star Racker Pipe Handling Tools 10/7/1996 SRS w/compensators
SRS-97-01 Yes - Star Racker Jaw and Claw Pipe Sensors 2/10/1997 All Star Rackers
SRS-97-02 Yes - Star Racker Slip Lanyard Kits 2/25/1997 Shell Troll and Ekofisk 2/4K SRS-97-03 Yes - Star Racker Jaw Assembly Slips 3/17/1997 All Star Rackers SRS-97-04 Yes - Star Racker Jaw Slip Hangers 5/28/1997 All Star Rackers
SRS-97-05 Yes A Star Racker Jaw Improvements Kit 11/18/1997 All Star Rackers
SRS-97-06 Yes - Crack In Upper Column Stabilizer Weldment 7/25/1997 All Star Racker Machines
SRS-97-07 Yes - Star Racker Jaw Assembly Controls 9/16/1997 All Star Rackers
SRS-97-08 Yes A Star Racker/Top Drive Collision 11/6/1997 All Star Rackers SRS-97-09 Yes - Star Racker Motor Relocation Kit 10/22/1997 All Star Rackers SRS-97-10 - - Star Racker Lenze AC Drives 12/31/1997 Rackers w/Lenze AC Drives SRS-98-01 - - Arm Rack and Rack Carriers 1/13/1997 All Star Rackers
SRS-98-02 - - Star Racker Load Cells 2/24/1998 Star Rackers Using P/N 112044 Lower Jaw Assembly
SRS-98-03 Yes - Upper Claw Assembly 5/4/1998 All Star Rackers w/Claw Assemblies
SRS-98-04 Yes - Upper Claw Pipe Sensor Assembly 412/98 All Star Rackers with Varco
Control Systems
SRS-98-05 - - Shear Pin Assemblies on Upper Columns 7/30/1998
Rackers using 98308, 98308-1, 110899 & 112495 Columns
SRS-99-01 - - Tethering of Column Extension Assemblies 6/1/1999
All Star Rackers with 110667 or 114437 Column Extension Assemblies
SRS-05-01 - - Inspection of Upper and Lower Column Joint Connection 10/5/2005 Upper and Lower Column
Assemblies
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3 TOP DRIVE SYSTEMS
3.1 IDS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
IDS-94-01 Yes A Retainer Pin, P/N 103126 3/18/1994 IDS Top Drives & Type “E” TDS
IDS-94-02 Yes A Guide Rollers on Carriage Assembly 12/22/1994 All Varco IDS Model Top
Drives
IDS-94-03 Yes A Torque Tube Joint Integrity 11/15/1994 All units w/Bolted Joint Torque Tubes
IDS-95-01 - - Torque Tube Joint Lifting Load Capacity 1/24/1995 All units w/Bolted Joint
Torque Tubes
IDS-95-02 - Torque Tube Joint Lifting Load Capacity 1/24/1995 All units w/Pinned Joint
Torque Tubes
IDS-95-03 - A Pin, Retainer P/N 109007 3/3/1995 Torque Tube Assembly (Hinge Type)
IDS-98-01 Yes - IDS Warning to Inspect Dolly Rollers 5/7/1998 All IDS Top Drives
IDS-03-01 - - Incorrect Shear Pin Documented in IDS Tool Kit 5/27/2003 IDS Special Tool Kits (P/N
105611 and 108340)
IDS-03-02 Yes A Falling Seal from IDS 4.0" 1/15/2004
IDS Carriage Assembly (P/N 30172244-4100) and IDS Roller Upgrade Kit (P/N 129276)
IDS-04-01 - A Clarification of IDS Stem Ordering Information 1/26/2004 IDS Gearcase Assembly
IDS-07-01 Yes A Possible Rotating Link Adapter Interference with Main Stem 5/18/2007
Rotating Link Adapter Assembly (P/N’s 121341 and 30173277)
IDS-07-02 Yes - Torque Wrench Clamp Body Assembly Lift Cylinder Rod Unscrewing from Clevis
8/9/2007 Cylinder Assembly (P/N 30177874), Torque Wrench Assembly (P/N 30177878)
IDS-08-01 - - Possible Overheating of Lube Pump Motor
4/23/08 IDS-350P Motor Housing Assembly (P/N’s 30177779 and 30178712)
IDS-08-02 Yes -
Report of Potential Dropped Object from IDS-350P Pipe Handler
4/23/08 Pipe Handler Assembly (P/N 30177877)
IDS-09-01 - - Drilling Motor Performance Update 3/5/09
IDS Motor and Gearcase Assemblies (Part Nos. 109990, 110575 and 30110575)
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IDS-09-02 Yes - Falling Drilling Motor Tie Rods 5/18/09 IDS-350P (P/N 30177779-BSC & 30177779-1)
IDS-09-03 - - Oil Leak from gear Case High speed Seal 6/19/09
Motor Housing Assemblies (P/N 30177779-BSC & 30177779-1)
D614000594-PIB-001 - -
IDS-4 Shaft Liner Assembly/Disassembly Procedure
2/24/10
Shaft Liner Assembly and Torque Wrench Assembly (P/N 30157402 & P/N 105888)
D614000665-PIB-001 Yes 01 Counterbalance System Clevis
Bracket Failures 6/16/10
IDS Motor Gearbox Assembly IDS-1 Hook/Block Adapter Kit IDS-3 Counterbalance Kits IDS-4A Counterbalance Kit IDS-4A Motor Housing Assembly IDS-4A Motor Electric Assembly
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3.2 RBS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
RBS-95-01 Yes A Raised Backup System (RBS 1/24/1995 Obsolete, see RBS-99-02 RBS-97-01 Yes A RBS Safety Bulletin 7/8/1997 Obsolete, see RBS-99-02
RBS-99-01 Yes - RBS I, II & III Tong Arm Pin Inspection & RBS Tong Arm Product Improvement Kit
5/20/1999 All RBS I, II & III Units with a Serial # less than RBSXXXX163
RBS-99-02 Yes - RBS Safety Bulletin 5/25/1999
All RBS I Units with Serial Number RBSxxxx183 and below (pre Aug 96) All RBS III Units with Serial Number RBSxxxx173 and below (pre Jan 96)
RBS-00-01 Yes - RBS-I, II & III Tong Arm Pin Retainer Inspection 12/4/2000 All RBS-I, II & III Raised
Backup Systems
RBS-01-01 Yes - RBS-III Raised Backup System Collision 4/27/2001 ALL Rigs with RBS-I, -II & -
III Raised Backup Systems
RBS-01-02 - - Maximum Torque Capacity of Raised Backup Systems 9/6/2001 All RBS-I, II & III Raised
Backup Systems
RBS-03-01 Yes - Report of Dies Falling from RBS Clamp Jaws 6/20/2003 All RBS Raised Backup
Systems RBS-04-01 Yes - Damaged Tilt Cylinder on RBS-3 9/17/2004 Tilt Cylinder Assembly
RBS-08-01 Yes - Falling Object Involving RBS Clamp Cylinder Pin 8/6/08 All Tong Are Assemblies
RBS-08-02 Yes - Dropped Object Involving RBS Carriage Roller 8/20/08 All Raised Backup System
Carriage Assemblies
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3.3 TDS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
1 - Counterbalance System Adjustment 1/3/1984 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 31
2 A GE Motor Lubrication 2/2/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual
3 - EMD Motor Lubrication 1/5/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual
4 - Field Welding of Service Loop Bracket 1/5/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 2 of
original Service Manual
5 B Gearbox Lubrication Schedule 6/5/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual
6 - Blower Impeller Loosening 2/9/1984 Obsolete, See Sec. 3 of original Service Manual
7 - Gearbox Sight Gauge Installation 2/29/1984 Obsolete, See Sec. 7 (Mtr/Housing Assy) of original Service Manual
8 - Saver Sub Thread Recut 2/24/1984 Obsolete, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual
9 - Make-Up Torques 2/24/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual
10 - Safety Valve Actuator Cylinder Locking 2/29/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of
original Service Manual
11 - Safety Valve Actuator Assembly 2/29/1984 Obsolete, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual
12 - Waterproofing Driller's Controls 3/29/1984 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 14
13 - Pipehandler Cylinder Clevis Loosening 4/6/1984 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 12
14 A IBOP Actuator - Pipehandler Kits 8/2/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual
15 - Torque Wrench Operation Adjustment 4/6/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of
original Service Manual
16 - Dual IBOP Valve Kit 8/29/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual
17 - Field Welding, Bail Pin Lock Tabs 9/24/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 2 of original Service Manual
18 - Rotating Pipehandler, Inst. /Oper. 11/2/1984 Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual
19 - Oil Pump Shaft Retention 12/21/1984 Obsolete, See Sec. 3 & 7 of original Service Manual
20 - GE Motor/Main Shaft Housing Rework 1/29/1985 Serial Number 1 only
21 - Blower Motor Lubrication 1/30/1986 Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual
22 - Solid Body Elevator Ear 10/31/1985 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 60 23 - IBOP Actuator Sleeve 11/19/1985 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 64 24 - Link Tilt Improvement Kit 12/13/1985 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 70 25 - Pipehandler/Torque Arrestor Pins 12/2/1985 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 70 26 - Pipehandler Speed-Up Kit 1/31/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 70 27 - Bearing Shield Installation 1/29/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 74 28 - IBOP Actuator Arm Replacement 2/6/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 31
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29 - I.S. Cable Slack 2/5/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 75 w/Expo Purge
30 - Hydraulic Pressure Filter Installation 2/13/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 80 31 - Solid Body Elevator Plate 3/11/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 83 32 - Short and Long Term Storage 3/11/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 35 33 - IBOP Valve Corrosion 5/2/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90 34 - Upper Safety Valve Lubrication 9/3/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90 35 - Safety Valve Actuator Installation 9/8/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90
36 A Load Carrying Component Replacement 3/14/1994 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90
37 - Dolly Link Adjustment 11/17/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 93(w/o 500 Ton Conversion)
38 G Load Carring Component Care 12/23/08 Serial Numbers 1 thru 90
39 - Drilling Motor & Cooling System Maint. 11/17/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90
40 - Closed Loop Cooling System Air Req. 11/17/1986 Serial Numbers 1 Thru
90(w/Closed Loop Cooling)
41 - STUMP Wiring Changes 12/1/1986 All Units to Date Equipped w/ STUMP
42 - Guide Rail Installation Tolerances 10/9/1987 All Units
43 - Closed Loop Cooling System Water Supply 9/11/1987 All Units w/Closed Loop
Cooling
44 - Shunt Motor Field Coil Maintenance 9/11/1987 All Units W/ Shunt Drilling Motor
45 A 500 Ton System Upgrade 7/9/1990 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 93 46 A Motor Alignment Cylinder 10/23/1990 Serial Numbers 1 thru 93 47 - Torque Wrench Body Chamfer 11/6/1987 Torque Wrench S/N 1 Thru 110
48 - Exhaust Cleaning, Overtemp Protection 12/2/1987 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 92
49 - Active vs Passive Shunt Field Supply 1/18/1988 All Units Equipped w/ Shunt
Drilling Motor 50 - Revised Operation Section 1/19/1988 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 97
51 - Clevises on Link Tilt Assy.P/N 74967 9/30/1988 Serial Numbers 109, 127-129 & 133-149
52 - IBOP Control Circuit Kit P/N 87235 9/30/1988 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 153
53 - Purge Air Oil Removal Filter P/N 86608 9/30/1988 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 113 w/
Closed Loop Cooling
54 - Torque Wrench Hinge Pin P/N 76532 10/19/1988 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 117 &
119
55 - Motor Frame Fatigue Cracking 6/9/1989 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 174 per list
56 - Solid Body Elevator Plate Interference 6/13/1989 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 172
57 Yes A Link Tilt Intermediate Stop Spring Fatigue 1/17/1991 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 172
58 - Purge System Cycle Times 8/21/1989 Units w/ Expo Purge Sys. 59 A High Torque Drilling 10/23/1990 All Units
60 - Heavy Duty Guide Roller Lube Problems 8/21/1989 Units w/ 80230 Rollers
61 B Motor Lubrication Changes 6/11/1991 Units w/ G. E. Motors 62 A Motor Bearing Lubrication 10/19/1989 All TDS Units
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63 - TDS Torque Wrench Body Pins 10/24/1989 All TDS Before 10/89 64 A TDS IBOP Valve Assy 12/13/1989 Selected MFGs.10/88-89
65 - Control Circuit, IBOP Actuator Shell 7/5/1990 TDS-3 Up Through Serial Number 25
66 - EMD Bearing/Seal Replacement 7/5/1990 All M89 VTS Mfg. up to 8/89 67 Yes - Operation Safety Notice 6/1/1990 All Units 68 - Safety Notice/Pipe Handler 9/19/1990 All Units 69 - Safety Notice/RBS 11/20/1990 All TDS w/ RBS 70 Yes - Pipehandler Connections 1/17/1991 All TDS Units 71 - Varco/Best IBOP Seal Kit 10/23/1990 All Varco/Best Style Valves
72 A Elevator Floor Stand Bushing Replacement 1/17/1991 All Units
73 - DOE Notice 1/17/1991 All U.K. Customers 74 Yes A Safety Notice/Perforating Tools 3/5/1991 All Units 75 - PH 60/85 Torque Readout Gauges 3/5/1991 All Unit w/ PH 60-85 76 Yes A Drill Collar Dolly P/M 3/5/1991 All Units w/ Drill Collar Dolly 77 - Trans. Oil Heat Exchanger 4/18/1991 All TDS 4 & 4H Units 78 B Transmission Oil Selection 4/4/1991 All TDS Units 79 - Trans. Lube Pump Adjust. 4/4/1991 All TDS Units 80 Yes A Swing Bolt Modification 4/4/1991 All TDS Units 81 Not Released 82 Yes - Safety Notice/IBOP Actuator Shell 6/11/1991 All TDS Units using PH60
92 - S/B Numbering System Change 7/8/1992 Service Bulletin No. 92 (Admin. only)
92.1 - Varco BJ Internal Release (VOID) 92.2 Yes - Pipehandler Hinge Pins 4/14/1992 PH-60 Pipehandler
92.3 Yes A Inspect. of 500T Split Land. Collars&Equip 7/8/1992 All 500T IDS or IDS
Pipehandlers
92.4 Yes - Varco/Best Blow Out Preventers 5/30/1992 Mfg. w/ provisions for installation of a mud saver
92.5 Yes - AR3000 Maintenance Safety 8/21/1992 All AR3000 units 92.6 - RBS Position Indicator 10/8/1992 All Raised Backup Systems 93-1 - A Post Jarring Inspection of Top Drives 5/14/2003 All TDS Models 93.2 - S/B Numbering System Change 2/22/1993 Administrative Only
- Compound Brg Thrust Ring Letter 1/25/1993 TDS-4H/4S Owners - Bonnet Seals Letter 1/19/1993 All S-Model Top Drive Owners
TDS-93-1 VOID TDS-93-2 VOID
TDS-93-3 - Transmission Oil Pumping & Cooling Sys 2/25/1993 All TDS-3S, -4H & -4S Top
Drives TDS-93-4 Yes - Wireline Adapter 2/24/1993 All Model Top Drives
TDS-93-5 A Upper IBOP Valve 12/9/1994 Varco/Best IBOPs mfg. w/provisions for Mud Saver
TDS-93-6 A Air Brake Quick Exhaust Valve Elimination 3/10/1993 All Top Drives w/Air Brakes
TDS-93-7 A Servicing of Air filters/regulators/lubricators 3/10/1993 Immediately, on all Top Drives
TDS-93-8 A Lower IBOP Valves 3/10/1993 IBOP Valves w/lip seals on spring loaded seat
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TDS-93-9 A Maint. & Improve. on Pipe Handlers, PH-60&PH-80 3/10/1993 All TDS Models, PH-60 & PH-
85 TDS-93-10 A TDS Torque Arrestors 3/10/1993 All TDS Users TDS-93-11 Yes - Varco BJ 350Ton BNC Elevator 3/3/1993 All TDS Units TDS-93-12 - TDS-5 Gear Box Oil Capacities 3/10/1993 All TDS-5 Units
TDS-93-13 Yes - Link Tilt Adjustment Locking Device 3/26/1993 All Top Drives w/PH-60 or PH-85 Pipehandlers
TDS-93-14 - Hydraulic Quick Disconnect 4/5/1993 TDS Pipehandlers PH-60 & PH-85
TDS-93-15 - Pre-Charging the C'balance System 4/5/1993 All TDS Units TDS-93-16 - TDS Pipehandler PH-60 4/5/1993 All PH-60 Pipehandlers TDS-93-17 - Pinion Gear and Drive Train Life 4/13/1993 All TDS Units
TDS-93-18 - Varco/Best Upper IBOP Valves 4/7/1993 All Varco/Best Type Upper IBOP Valves
TDS-93-19 Yes - Top Drive Rotating Head Locking Handle 4/5/1993 TDS w/PH-60 & Ph-85 & IDS
w/PH-60 Pipehandlers
TDS-93-20 Yes - Upper IBOP Valve Crank Actuator Inspection 4/7/1993 All TDS Units
TDS-93-21 - TDS-4 Gearshift Maintenance 4/8/1993 All TDS-4 Units TDS-93-22 - Electrical Service Loop Handling 6/8/1993 All TDS Units TDS-93-23 - TDS Pipehandler Booster Kit 9/8/1993 All Booster Kits
TDS-93-24 - Air Operated Elev. used w/TDS or IDS 9/9/1993 All Air Operated Elev. used
w/TDS or IDS
TDS-93-25 Yes - TDS Split Landing Collar 6/21/1993 TDS w/Landing Collar Load Pickup Device
TDS-93-26 Yes - TDS DC Motor Exhaust Duct Covers 8/25/1993 TDS w/Local or Remote Cooling Sys
TDS-94-01 B TDS Mainshaft Wear Allowances 3/14/1994 All TDS-3, 4, 5 & 6 Units
TDS-94-02 A 500T Landing Collar Up Grade 5/10/1994 All 500T TDS w/Landing Collars
TDS-94-03 Yes - Installation of Elevator Links on TDS Link Adapter 5/17/1994 All TDS
TDS-94-04 Yes A C'Bal Cylinders Accumulator Nitrogen Precharge 12/9/1994 All TDS
TDS-94-05 - Model Upper Bonnet Seal Lubrication 11/15/1994 All TDS-3S, 4S, 6S, 7S Units
TDS-94-06 Yes - Top Drive Pipehandler Make-up Torque 12/6/1994 All PH-60 and PH-85
Pipehandlers TDS-95-01 - - TDS Lube Oil Filter 3/2/1995 All TDS TDS-95-02 - B TDS Work Platform Latch 5/18/1995 TDS-3, -4, -5, -3H & -4H, 5H TDS-95-03 - - Elevator Link Retainers 4/6/1995 All TDS TDS-95-04 - B TDS Link Tilt Stop Adjustment 7/7/2003 All TDS w/link tilt stops
TDS-95-05 - - Pipe Handler Torque Tube Access Holes 6/15/1995 TDS/IDS w/PH-60 & PH-80
Pipe Handlers TDS-95-06 - - TDS Parking Brake 7/19/1995 All Top Drives
TDS-95-07 Yes Lock Tabs on TDS Pressure & Temp. Switches 7/21/1995 Baseefa/European TDS 7 IDS
TDS-95-08 - - Retractable Guide Dollies 9/1/1995 All TDS TDS-95-09 - - Well Control Stripping Operations 11/13/1995 All TDS
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TDS-96-01 Yes A TDS-9S Carriage Roller Contacting Guide Beam Hinge Pin 2/9/1996 All TDS-9S Units with Guide
Beam TDS-96-02 - - TDS Inline Orifice Bearing Filter Kit 3/15/1996 All TDS-3S & 4S models
TDS-97-01 Yes A TDS Retract Dolly Stops 4/28/1997 TDS Retract Dolly W/Rubber Stops
TDS-97-02 B TDS-3S, -4S, -6S & -7S Upper Bearing Seal Retrofit Kit 2/15/2000 All TDS-3S, -4S, -6S & -7S with
3” and 4” Bore Wash Pipe
TDS-98-01 Yes B TDS-9S Guide Beam, Slide Type (Non-roller) 7/8/1998 TDS-9S w/Slide Type
Carriages
TDS-98-02 - B TDS-9S Hydraulic Manifold Hose Retrofit 5/29/1998 TDS-9S Units
TDS-98-03 Yes B Falling Crank from PH-85 Upper 7-5/8” IBOP 6/12/1998 All PH-85 Upper 7-5/8” IBOP
TDS-98-04 - - TDS-9S Connector Label & Lockwire Kit 6/9/1998 All TDS-9S Units
TDS-98-05 - - TDS-9S Upper Seal Kit (P/N 119227) 6/9/1998 TDS-9S w/ S/N TDS9SXXXX39
& under
TDS-98-06 Yes B API Torque Specifications in relation to the use of Large Bore Saver Subs to Smaller ID Drill Pipe
10/22/1999 All Varco Customers with Large Bore Top Drive
TDS-98-07 - - TDS-10S Sight Gages on Oil Reservoir 9/29/1998
All TDS-10S Units w/Serial Number TDS10SXXXX39 & Under
TDS-98-08 Yes - TDS-9S Guide Beam Hoisting Hook Failure 10/13/1998 All TDS-9S, -11S Portable Top
Drives
TDS-99-01 - - Improved Terminal Blocks Available For TDS-9S, TDS-10S and TDS-11S Motors
3/16/1999 All AC Motors P/N 108235 built before January 1999
TDS-99-02 - - Availability of Retrofit Kit for Lubricating Vents for TDS 8/16/2000 All TDS-4, TDS-6, TDS-8 Units
TDS-99-03 Yes - Counterbalance Chain Connecting Link P/N 80392 5/6/1999
All Top Drive Models TDS-3, -3H, -3S, TDS-4, -4H, -4S, TDS-5, -5H, TDS-7S & TDS-8SA
TDS-99-04 Yes A Falling Object Incident of a TDS Pressure Filter (P/N 82747) 7/1/1999 All Top Drives
TDS-99-05 Yes - PH-100 Pipehandler IBOP Actuator 5/18/1999 All PH-100 Pipehandlers
TDS-99-06 Yes - Inspection Guidelines for Retract Dollies 5/26/1999 All TDS and Block Retract
Dollies
TDS-99-07 Yes -
Removal of U-Cup Seal (P/N 65260490 or P/N 109209) in Large Bore Lower IBOP Valve Repair Kits and Rebuilt Valves
6/4/1999
All Rebuilt Large Bore Lower IBOP Valves using Repair Kits (P/N 95385-1 to 3) issued before August 1998
TDS-99-08 Yes - Falling TDS-10S Wear Pads - Wear Pad Kit (P/N 128406) 6/9/1999 All TDS-10S Top Drives
TDS-99-09 Yes - HPU Breather Obstruction 6/9/1999 All Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs)
TDS-99-10 - - Implementation of Helical Gears in Varco Top Drives 6/14/1999 All Top Drives
TDS-99-11 - A Blower Motor Inspection / Lock wire of Impeller 9/21/1999 All Portable AC Top Drives
(TDS-9S, -10S & -11S
TDS-99-12 Yes B PH-60 Single Crank, Upper 6-5/8” IBOP Falling Crank 11/8/2001 All Single Crank, Upper 6-5/8”
IBOP’s, P/N’s 94099, 94100 &
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TDS-99-13 Yes B Top Drive Hydraulic Link Tilt Bolt Failure 9/21/2005
All PH-85 Pipehandlers with Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems (Pipehandler Installation Kits #118992 on configurations)
TDS-99-14 - - Potting Inspection of AC Top Drive Connectors 9/21/1999 All Portable AC Top Drives
(TDS-9S, -10S & -11S)
TDS-99-15 - A New PH-85 Upper IBOP Break Out Tool (P/N 127700-500) 3/26/2002 All Top Drives with a PH-85
Pipehandler
TDS-99-16 - - Oil Cooler Motor Shield Kit, P/N 126997 11/15/1999
Early TDS-3S, -4H, -4S Top Drives, All Top Drives with P/N 91264 & 94767 Oil Cooler Assemblies (AKA Batwing Coolers) Used on Remote Air Cooled Drilling Systems
TDS-99-17 Yes A Falling Link Tilt Pin from PH-50 Pipehandler 3/15/2001
PH-50 Pipehandlers Shipped before November 14, 1997. Used on TDS-9S Top Drives with Serial Nos. TDS9SM30D52 and Earlier
TDS-99-18 - - TDS-8SA Motor Alignment Cylinder 12/7/1999 All TDS-8SA Top Drives
TDS-00-01 Yes - Link Tilt Cylinder Guard and Guide Beam Interference 2/24/2000
TDS-9S Top Drives With Two Double Rod Hydraulic Link Tilt Cylinders And Guide Beam With Recessed Lifting Pockets
TDS-00-02 - A PH-100 Pipehandler 12/3/2001 All PH-100 Pipehandlers, Tool Joint Clamp Assemblies
TDS-00-03 Yes A Possible Interference Between Solid Body Elevator Support Guide Shoes and Upper IBOP
6/17/2004
All TDS-3, -3H and IDS Top Drives with Landing Collar and 500 Ton PH-85 Pipehandler and Elevator Support Split Plate Assembly P/N 97256
TDS-00-04 Yes - Dropped PH-85 Pipehandler Die 6/28/2000 All PH-85 Pipehandlers
TDS-00-05 Yes - U. L. Instrument J-Box Cover 9/5/2000 All TDS-3, -3H -3S, -4, -4H, -4S, -5 and –5H with UL Electric Controls
TDS-00-06 Yes - Proper Method of Changing Transmission Speeds on TDS-4 Top Drives
11/8/2000 All TDS-4H and -4S Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-00-07 - - Top Drive Dolly Retract Systems 12/21/2000 All Top Drives with Dolly Retract Control Systems Equipped with Accumulators
TDS-01-01 Yes - Falling Shim Report from Top Drive Dolly 2/12/2001 All Top Drives / Traveling
Blocks with Retract Systems
TDS-01-02 - - Large Bore Washpipe Assemblies 2/27/2001 All Varco 4” Washpipe Assembly Users
TDS-01-03 Yes B Falling Pin from PH-50 Pipehandler 10/15/2002 All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-50 Pipehandlers
TDS-01-04 Yes A Link Tilt Adjustment Stop Mechanism 8/3/2005 All Units with PH-60 or PH-85
Pipehandlers
TDS-01-05 Yes - Falling Outer Collar from PH-60 Pipehandler 4/25/2001 All Top Drive Drilling Systems
with PH-60 Pipehandlers
TDS-01-06 Yes - Dropped Jaw Pin on PH-85 Pipehandler 5/2/2001 All Top Drive Drilling Systems
with PH-85 Pipehandlers
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TDS-01-07 Yes - TDS Rotating Head Assembly Locking Handle 5/11/2001
All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/PH-60, PH-85 & PH-100 Pipe Handlers
TDS-01-08 Yes A Link Tilt Assembly Pivot Pins 9/26/2001 All Pneumatic Link Tilt Users
TDS-01-09 - - Rotating Hook Adapter Bypass Check Valve Kit 7/12/2001 Powered Rotating Hook
Adapter (PRHA)
TDS-01-10 Yes D Link Tilt Clamp Base Failure and Chain Upgrade 12/4/2001
All Top Drive Units with Standard (52”) and Extended Reach (76”) Link Tilt Assemblies
TDS-01-11 Yes A Falling Pin from Drill Pipe Elevator Link Clamp Clevis 5/29/2003
All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-60 or PH-85 Pipehandlers
TDS-01-12 Yes - TDS-9S and –11S Guide Beams 10/3/2001 All TDS-9S & -11S Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-01-13 Yes - Cam Follower on 500 Ton Rotating Head Assy 11/8/2001 All Varco PH 60 & 85 Rotating
Head Assemblies
TDS-01-14 - - TDS-4 Maintenance Guides 11/15/2001 All TDS-4, -4H, and -4S Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-01-15 - - Rotating Hook Adapter Structural Modification Kit 11/16/2001 All Powered Rotating Hook
Adapter (PRHA) Assemblies
TDS-01-16 - A TDS IBOP Actuator Shell and Torque Arrestor Interference 6/16/2004 All 650-Ton Top Drive Drilling
Systems w/Landing Collar
TDS-01-17 Yes - Operation of Link Tilt Assemblies 11/20/2001 All Units with PH-60 or PH-85 Pipehandlers
TDS-01-18 - - Revised Make-Up Torque Values for AC Top Drive Drill String Load Carrying Components
12/5/2001 All AC Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-50 and PH-100 Pipehandlers
TDS-01-19 Yes - Falling Objects From PH-50 Pipehandler 12/6/2001 All Top Drive Drilling Systems
with PH-50 Pipehandlers
TDS-01-20 Yes A TDS Retract Dolly Stop Plates 7/1/2004 All Top Drives with Retract Dollies
TDS-02-01 Yes - Screws Falling from PH-85 Pipehandler 3/13/2002 All Top Drive Drilling Systems
with PH-85 Pipehandlers
TDS-02-02 Yes A End Cap Falling from a Cam Follower 5/27/2003
All TDS-9S and TDS-11S Top Drives with Cam Follower Type Carriages
TDS-02-03 Yes - Report of Sheared Gearcase to Main Body Fasteners on TDS-3S 4/26/2002 All Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-02-04 Yes - Damage to Hydraulic Link Tilt 5/17/2002 PH-50, Ph-75 and PH-100 Pipehandler – Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems
TDS-02-05 YES A Operation of Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems 10/25/2002
All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ PH-50/55/75/100 Pipehandlers
TDS-02-06 Yes - Advise Users of Inspection Requirements 5/31/2002 PH-50 and PH-75 Pipehandlers
– Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems
TDS-02-07 - - Faulty Caliper Brake Pads 6/20/2002 TDS-9S, -10S and -11S Top Drives
TDS-02-08 Yes A Report of Falling Fasteners from PH-85 Pipehandler 7/7/2003 All Top Drive Drilling Systems
w/ PH-85 Pipehandlers TDS-02-09 - - PH-100 Pipehandler Stabbing Guide 7/3/2002 All PH-100 Pipehandlers
TDS-02-10 Yes - Report of Falling Fastener from PH-50 Pipehandler 8/2/2002 All PH-50, -55, -60, -75, -85
and -100 Pipehandlers
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TDS-02-11 Yes A Control Loop Attachment Links 9/3/2002 TDS with Auxiliary Electrical Service Loop Kit, Varco P/N 30157644
TDS-02-12 A Revised Drilling Motor Temperature Alarm and Trip for TDS-8S and TDS-1000 with RTD Feedback
6/1/2005 AC Top Drive Drilling Systems with GEB-20 Drilling Motors
TDS-02-13 - - Reliability of PH-100 Powered Rotating Link Adapter Assemblies 10/10/2002
AC Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-100 Pipehandlers (Refer to Table on Page 4)
TDS-02-14 Yes - Report of Falling Dust Plug/Cap from TDS-11SA During Drilling Operations
10/25/2005 All TDS-9SA, -10SA and -11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-02-15 Yes - Reported Interference between PH-85 Pipehandler Link Tilt Assembly and Monkeyboard
11/4/2002 All PH-60 and PH-85 Pipehandlers with Link Tilt Assemblies
TDS-02-16 Yes - Report of Falling Stop Tube from PH-85 Pipehandler 11/14/2002
All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ PH-60 and PH-85 Pipehandlers
TDS-02-17 - A PH-50, PH-55, PH-75 and PH-100 Pipehandler Unclamp Speed Improvements
5/19/2005
This product bulletin affects the Manifold Assemblies noted in Table 1 and applies to those Top Drives supplied with Hydraulic RLA Drive/Shot Pin Assemblies: P/N 30151875 (for TDS-8SA, -9SA,-10SA -11SA, -11HP and the -1000 Top Drive Drilling System) and P/N 30174503 (for IDS-4A Top Drive System only)
TDS-02-18 Yes - Report of Roller Assembly Falling from PH-60 Pipehandler IBOP Actuator Shell
12/13/2002 All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ PH-60 Pipehandlers (Single Crank IBOP Design only
TDS-03-01 - - Proper Setup for Siemens DB Choppers 1/16/2003
All TDS-8SA, -9SA, -10SA & -11SA Top Drives with Varco Control Systems utilizing Siemens 70 series VFD’s
TDS-03-02 Yes - Report of Falling End Plate on Becket Assembly 1/17/2003 All Varco Becket Assemblies
TDS-03-03 Yes - Report of Damaged Elevator Drill Pipe Assembly 1/20/2003
All Varco TDS-9SA, -10SA and -11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ Type GG Drill Pipe Elevator Assemblies
TDS-03-04 - - Possible Dowel Pin and Bolt Failures on Powered Rotating Head Assemblies
1/20/2003 All TDS-4S Powered Rotating Head Assemblies
TDS-03-05 Yes A Report of Sheared Hinge Joint Pin on TDS-11SA Guide Beam Assembly
2/27/2004 All Varco IDS, TDS-9SA, -10SA and -11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-03-06 Yes - Potential Dropped Object from Link Tilt Intermediate Stop Release Cable 2/5/2003
All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-50, -55, -60, -75, -85 and PH-100 Pipehandlers
TDS-03-07 - - Bumped/Broken Directional Control Valve Handle 2/7/2003 TDS-11HP Top Drive Drilling
Systems
TDS-03-08 Yes - Sheared Hinge Pin on PH-60 Pipehandler 2/18/2003 All PH-60 Pipehandlers
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TDS-03-09 Yes - Report of Stabbing Guide Falling from PH-50 Pipehandlers 2/19/2003 PH-50, PH-75 and PH-100
Pipehandlers
TDS-03-10 Yes - Report of Broken Fasteners on TDS-11SA Motor Housing Guard 3/3/2003 All TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling
Systems
TDS-03-11 - - All Operators of PH-85 Upper IBOP Quick Change Systems 3/21/2003
PH-85 Pipe Handlers Using Upper IBOP Quick Change Systems (P/N 127700)
TDS-03-12 - A All Top Drive Operators with PH-50 and PH-75 Pipe Handlers 3/27/2003
PH-50 and -75 Pipe Handlers Used with TDS-9SA and -11SA Top Drive Systems
TDS-03-13 - A All Operators of TDS-9SA and TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems 4/12/2004 TDS-9SA and –11SA Top Drive
Systems
TDS-03-14 Yes - All PH-60 and PH-85 Pipe Handler Operators 3/28/2003 PH-60/PH-85 Pipe Handlers
TDS-03-15 - - To Advise DC Top Drive Users of Motor Inspection Following Jarring 4/3/2003 TDS-3H, -3S, -4H, -4S, -5 and
-6S Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-03-16 - - To Advise Users of Revised Lube Pressure Switch Settings 4/10/2003 Electrical Package, TDS-9SA,
TDS-11SA and TDS-11HP
TDS-03-17 - - To Advise Users of Proper Setup and Capabilities of Link Tilt 4/15/2003
TDS-11SA and 11HP Top Drives with PH-50/75 Pipehandlers
TDS-03-18 Yes - Installation of Incorrect Parts in Swivel/Bail Pin/Swivel Link Assemblies
5/12/2003 TDS-3, TDS-3H, TDS-4H and TDS-5H Top Drives
TDS-03-19 - A Torque Values for TDS Drill String Load Carrying Components 2/14/2007 All PH-50, -60, -75, -85 and
PH-100 Pipehandlers
TDS-03-20 - A Damaged Lower Guide Beam Tieback Link During Saver Sub Break Out
6/3/2003 All TDS-9SA, TDS-10SA, and TDS-11S Top Drive Drilling Systems w/PH-50 Pipehandlers
TDS-03-21 Yes - Counterbalance Mounting Bolts Falling from a Top Drive 6/19/2003
TDS-4S Units with the Remote Counterbalance (P/N 122549-100)
TDS-03-22 Yes A Damage to Attachment Bolts on TDS-11SA Carriage Assembly 12/16/2003 TDS-9SA and TDS-11SA Top
Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-03-23 - - Operation of AC Top Drives in Encoder Bypass Mode 6/22/2003 Digital Encoder Assembly
TDS-03-24 - A Secondary Retention of Pins & Fasteners on Top Drive Drilling Systems
11/18/2003
TDS-3, 4, 5, 7, 8SA, 9SA, 11SA, 11HP, IDS-1, IDS-3 and Top Drive Drilling Systems PH-50, 55, 60, 75, 85 and 100 Pipe Handlers
TDS-03-25 - - Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Requirements 10/17/2003 All Varco Top Drive Primary
Load Carrying Components
TDS-03-26 - - Maintenance of Hydraulic Piston Accumulators 10/20/2003 All Varco Top Drive Drilling
Systems
TDS-03-27 - - Upgrade of TDS-4S and TDS-8SA Oil Circulating Systems 10/27/2003 TDS-4S and TDS-8SA Oil
Circulating Kits
TDS-03-28 - E Periodic Lubrication of TDS-9SA, -11SA and -11HP AC Drilling Motors 10/5/2005 TDS-9SA, -11SA and -11HP
Motor Housing Assemblies
TDS-03-29 Yes - Falling Extension Spring from PH-85 Pipe Handler Stabbing Guide Assembly
12/2/2003 All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-85 Pipe Handlers
TDS-04-01 Yes - Sheared Retaining Pin on Torque 2/20/2004 TDS Torque Arrestor
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Arrestor Assemblies (P/N 90471, 90471-1 and 90471-2)
TDS-04-02 Yes - Roller Assembly Failure Resulting in a Dropped Cam Follower from the IBOP External Crank Assembly
2/20/2004 External Crank Assembly (P/N 98898)
TDS-04-03 - - Inductive Voltage Buildup on AC Top Drive Service Loops 2/23/2004 Power Service Loop
Assemblies
TDS-04-04 Yes - Falling Stabilizer Liner on PH-75 Pipehandler 3/29/2004 Clamp Cylinder Assembly, PH-
75 (P/N 30157287)
TDS-04-05 - - Performance Update on Washpipe Assemblies 4/8/2004 Varco Washpipe Assemblies
TDS-04-06 Yrs - Damaged Motor Guard on Top Drive 4/15/2004 TDS Motor Guard
TDS-04-07 - - Alignment Cylinder Retrofit for TDS-8SA and -1000 Top Drives 4/28/2004
Alignment Cylinder Assembly (P/N 140891 & 30172237) and TDS-8S
TDS-04-08 - A Lubrication of AC Top Drive Drilling Motors 9/21/2005 General Electric AC Drilling
Motors
TDS-04-09 - - Maintenance of Hydraulic Oil Reservoirs 4/30/2004 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
Assembly
TDS-04-10 Yes - Sheared Fasteners on TDS-10SA Carriage Assembly 6/1/2004
TDS-10SA Motor/Main Body and Carriage Assembly (P/N 119800)
TDS-04-11 - - Adjustment of PH-85 Torque Wrench Assembly 6/22/2004 PH-85 Pipe Handler Assembly
TDS-04-12 Yes - Sheared Crank Stop Pivot Screw on PH-100 Pipehandler Link Tilt Stop 7/12/2004
Rotating Adapter Assemblies (P/N 124900 for TDS-8SA & P/N 30170265 for TDS-1000)
TDS-04-13 Yes A Broken Mounting Lug Welds on TDS-8SA/1000 Top Drive Power Junction Box
10/7/2004 Motor Power Junction Box (P/N 30156329-L or -R & 30174019-L or -R)
TDS-04-14 Yes - Fractured Mainshaft on TDS-6S Top Drive with Retract Dolly System 10/8/2004 Motor Housing Assembly and
Retract Dolly Controls
TDS-04-15 Yes B Falling Fasteners from Hydraulic Link Tilt on PH-85 Pipe Handler 4/14/10
PH-85 Installation Kit with Hydraulic Link Tilt (P/N 118992) shipped prior to August, 2001
TDS-04-16 Yes - Damaged Hydraulic Link Tilt on PH-85 Pipe Handler 10/27/2004
PH-85 Installation Kits with Hydraulic Link Tilt Assembly (P/N 128996 and 116686)
TDS-04-17 Yes - Falling Lower Guard Pin on PH-60 Pipehandler 11/3/2004
All Top Drives with PH-60 Pipehandlers without Secondary Retention Upgrade kit (P/N 30174003)
TDS-05-01 - - Improvements to TDS-4S and TDS-8SA Oil Circulating Systems 2/4/2005 TDS-4S and TDS-8SA Oil
Circulating Kits
TDS-05-02 Yes - Failed Cam Roller Bearing on TDS Guide Dolly Assembly 2/18/2005
TDS-3H, -3S, -4H, -4S, -6S, -7S and -8S Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-05-03 Yes - Damage to Pneumatic Fittings on Rotating Head Assembly 2/18/2005 All Rotating Head Assemblies
TDS-05-04 Yes A Upgrade of Cap Screws on TDS-8SA and TDS-1000 Rotating Link Adapter Assemblies
3/18/2005 Rotating Link Adapter Assemblies (P/N 124900 & 30170265)
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TDS-05-05 - - Potential Wear on PH-75 Pipehandler Torque Arrestor Tube 4/7/2005 Torque Arrestor Assembly, PH-
75 (P/N 30157288)
TDS-05-06 Yes A Guide Beam Hang-Off Bracket Failure 7/14/2005 Guide Beam Kit (P/N
30154688-XXX)
TDS-05-07 - - Damage to Rotating Link Adapter (RLA) Components 6/17/2005 Rotating Link Adapter
Assemblies
TDS-05-08 Yes - Failure of Counterbalance Cylinder Due to Incorrect Installation 7/20/2005 All TDS Counterbalance
Systems
TDS-05-09 Yes - Report of Falling Flange Runner Assembly 8/31/2005 Motor Dolly Package (P/N
30153042)
TDS-05-10 - - Corrosive Effects of Sea Water on IBOP Valves 10/20/2005 Internal Blow Out Preventer
(IBOP) Valves
TDS-05-11 Yes - Dropped Hinge Pin on PH-75 Pipehandler 12/13/2005 Clamp Cylinder Assemblies
(P/N 30157287 & 30125050)
TDS-06-01 Yes - Damaged Top Drive Cable Tray Resulting in Falling Object 3/21/2006 Electrical Package, TDS
TDS-06-02 Yes - Top Drive Operations in Dolly Retract Mode with Hydraulic Link Tilt in DRILL Mode
6/5/2006 Hydraulic Link Tilt Assembly and Dolly Retract Systems
TDS-06-03 - - Available Retrofits for TDS-4S & TDS-8SA Oil Circulating Systems 6/19/2006
TDS-4S & TDS-8SA Oil Circulation Kits Retrofit Kit (P/N 30177015 & P/N 30176006) and TDS-8SA Oil Circulating Kit 30177365-460/-575
TDS-06-04 Yes - Top Drive Motor Mounting Dowel Pin Retention 9/18/2006 TDS Motor Housing
Assemblies
TDS-06-05 Yes C Falling Alignment Cylinder Components 5/3/10
Alignment Cylinder Assemblies (P/Ns 85194, 30172237 & 30174224)
TDS-06-06 Yes - Damage to TDS Oil Tool Lubrication Motor/Pump Assembly Resulting in Falling Object
12/1/2006
Oil Circulation Kits with Vertically Mounted Motor/Pump Assembly (P/Ns 30156198, 30171097, 30173625, 30176006, 30177015, 30181233, 30181397)
TDS-06-07 Yes B Falling Rotating Head Locking Handle 9/10/09
Rotating Head Assemblies (P/N’s 79690, 88140, 98997, 104194, 109483 and 112846)
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TDS-07-01 Yes - Rig Personnel Injured by Guide Beam Stabbing Cylinder 2/15/2007
TDS-11SA Guide Beam Assemblies (P/Ns 30178469 and 30178469-500)
TDS-07-02 Yes A Falling Hose Clamp from Local Cooling System Extended Intake Hose
5/8/2007 All Extended Intake Kits (Various Part Nos.)
TDS-07-03 Yes A Cracked Crank Assembly on PH-85 Upper IBOP Valve 5/7/2007 All PH-60, PH-85 and PH-100
Upper IBOP Valves
TDS-07-04 Yes A Upgrade for the TDS-9S & TDS-11S Carriage Package 5/10/2007 TDS-9S & TDS-11S Carriage
Packages (Various P/N’s)
TDS-07-05 Yes B Falling Object Involving Grabs Dies 2/6/09 Grabs Assembly (P/N’s 2027142, 2028406, 2031156, 2032866
TDS-07-06 Yes B Incident Involving Pneumatically Operated Link Tilt Systems 8/13/09
Standard and Extended Reach Pneumatic Link Tilt Systems on PH-50, PH-60, PH-75, PH-85 and PH-100 Pipe Handlers (P/Ns 74587 & 82308)
TDS-08-01 Yes - Dropped Object Incident Involving a Pneumatic Elevator 1/4/2008 Pneumatic Control System
TDS-08-02 Yes A Dropped Object Involving a Guide Wheel/Spring Assembly 6/9/08
Guide Dollies w/Wheel and Leaf Spring Assembly (P/Ns 2031352, 2031353, 2031354, 2032147, 2032156, 2032372, and 2037330)
TDS-08-03 - - Link Tilt Cyclinder Rod Detached from Cyclinder Assembly 4/4/08 Link Tilt Cylinder, NOV P/N
2028422
TDS-08-04 Yes B
Dropped Object Incident Involving IBOP Clamp Assembly
6/10/08
Tool Joint Clamp Assemblies P/N’S 2027237, 2031389, 2031390, 2031391, 2031674, 2032081, 2032298, 2032474 and 2038166
TDS-08-05 - - Improvement to Hydraulic/Lube Circulation System 4/25/08 Motor Pump Assembly
(221035/006)
TDS-08-06 Yes - Dropped Object Incident Involving a Pin from Dolly Roller Assembly 5/8/08 Dolly Roller Assemblies
TDS-08-07 - - Secondary Retention to Grabs Hinge Pins 6/19/08
Torque Tube Assemblies (P/Ns 2034154, 2038731, 2038758, & 2039320)
TDS-08-08 Yes - Dropped Link Tilt Stop Assembly 7/25/08
All Rotating Link Adapter Assemblies P/N 120700 (TDS-10S), P/N 30177192 (TDS-8S) & P/N 30179009 (TDS-1000)
TDS-08-09 Yes - Dropped Hydraulic Link Tilt Intermediate Stop 7/31/08 Hydraulic Link Tilt Assembly
(P/N 128996)
TDS-08-10 - - Washpipe Seal Recovery/Exchange 8/11/08 Seals for Washpipe System (P/N 30182002)
TDS-08-11 Yes A Secondary Retention to Wire Rope Clamps for Service Loop Brackets 1/19/09 All Harness Style Service
Loops
TDS-08-12 - - Premature Failure of Upper IBOP Actuator Cam Followers 8/20/08
All PH-50, PH-55, PH-60, PH-60d, PH-75, PH-85 & PH -100 Pipe Handlers
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TDS-08-13 Yes - Dropped Carriage Alignment Shims 10/28/08 All TDS-10RR ‘Rapid Rig’ Top Drive Drilling Systems
TDS-08-14 - A Secondary Retention to Grayloc Clamp Assemblies 7/15/09
Gooseneck Assemblies, S-Pipe Assemblies, L-Pipe Assemblies, U-Pipe Assemblies and Mud Line Assemblies (See Table 1 below for part numbers)
TDS-09-01 Yes B Dropped Nut From Guide Dolly Toller 7/28/09
TDS-3, -3H, -3S, -4, -4H, -4S, -5H, -6S, -7S, -8S, -9S, -10S, -11S, -1000, IDS-1, TDS-3, IDS-4A and IDS-350P Top Drive Guide Dollies and Carriages with Guide Rollers
TDS-09-02 Yes A Dropped Link Tilt Cylinder Clevis 7/20/09
PH-100 Pipe Handler Link Tilt Cylinder Assemblies, P/N 30176544, P/N 128514 and P/n 128514-LT
TDS-09-03 - B Premature Seal Failure of the NOV Washpipe System 3/3/10
NOV Washpipe (P/Ns: 30180220, P611000038 & P611000051)
TDS-09-04 - A Enhancements to Design of Air Swivel Assembly, Including Secondary Retention
2/24/09 Air Swivel Assemblies (P/N 2038185, 2034187, 2031340 & 2027147)
TDS-09-05 - A Improvement to LS Pinion Retainer 7/28/09 LS Pinion Retainer (P/N 2031801)
TDS-09-06 - - Obsolete Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Based Control Systems 3/19/09 DC Top Drive PCB Based
Control Systems
TDS-09-07 Yes -
Contact between TDS Solid Body Elevator and Main Shaft Landing Collar due to the use of Oversize Elevator Links and Elevator
5/5/09
650 and 750 Ton PH-85 Pipe Handler Installation Kits (P/N’s 90870, 92956, 95497, 113834, 116420, 117605, 118892, 118992, 30177261, 30179337, or 30179600)
TDS-09-08 Yes - Dropped Object Incident Involving Latch Pin 5/11/09 Latch Pin (P/N 2031264)
TDS-09-09 Yes A Dropped Object Incident Involving Dolly Roller Assembly 5/22/09
Dolly Roller Assemblies: 2027352, 2027705, 2027771, 2028222, 2028567, 2028568, 2031373, 2031672, 2031881, 2031940, 2032161, 2032436, 2032858, 2033266, 2034361, 2034371, 2034376, 2034377, 2034688, 2034689, 2037141, 2037266, 2037721, 2038208
TDS-09-10 Yes - Potential Rig Interference When Using Drill Down Feature 6/1/09 Elevator Link Tilt Systems with
the Drill Down Feature
TDS-09-11 Yes - Possible Safety Hazard from Unintended Actuation of Link Tilt System
6/26/09 Link Tilt Systems on Products Listed
TDS-09-12 Yes - Dropped Object Incident Involving Link Clamp Assembly Pin 7/1/09 350T Link Clamp Assembly
(P/N 2032892)
TDS-09-13 - - Grabs Die Assembly Secondary Retention Design Improvement 7/2/09 Grabs Die Assembly (P/N
2039267, 2039269, 2039301)
TDS-09-14 Yes - Top Drive Brake Set and Resulting Manual Tong injury 7/2/09 All NOV AC and DC Drilling
Motor Powered Top Drives
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TDS-09-15 Yes A Dropped Object Incident Involving Vibration Isolator Fasteners 7/13/09 All Top Drive Mounted Cooling
Systems
TDS-09-16 Yes - Dropped Object Incident Involving Bolt from Dolly Roller Assembly 8/13/09
TDS Leaf Spring Roller Assemblies(P/N 2032372, 2031353, 2031352, 2302156, 2032396, 2032857)
TDS-09-17 - - Assembly and Maintenance of Air Swivel Assemblies 8/17/09 Air Swivel Assembly located on
the Top Drive Drill Stem
TDS-09-18 - - S-Pipe Wear Limits 8/20/09 All S-Pipes Assemblies
D614000498-PIB-001 - - TDS-1000A Service Manual,
SM00981, Revision A 10/21/09 TDS-1000A Service Manual, SM00981, Revision A
D614000513-PIB-001 Yes - Dropped Top Drive Hydraulic Link
Tilt Stop Assembly 10/23/09
Rotating Link Adapter Assemblies P/N’s 120700 (TDS-10S), 30177192 (TDS-8S), 30179009 & 30170265 (TDS-1000)
D614000524-PIB-001 - - Seal Lubrication Access
Improvement 11/17/09 Bonnet Assembly (P/N 219665/005)
D614000525-PIB-001 - - Link Clamp Retention Improvement 11/19/09
Elevator Link Clamp Assemblies (P/Ns 2027604, 2032892, 2033322, 2038961 2038974, 2039218, and X20-1260)
D614000529-PIB-001 - -
Use of Marvel Mystery Oil® with National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Top Drive Systems
12/3/09 All Top Drive Fluid Systems and Lubrication Systems
D614000531-PIB-001 - - Brake System Improvement
12/8/09 Brake System (P/N 219752/005)
D614000532-PIB-001 Yes - Dropped Object Incident Involving
Latch Pin 12/8/09 Latch Pin (P/N 2027145)
D614000533-PIB-001 - -
Incorrectly configured Hydraulic Directional Control Valve for PH-60, PH-60d, and PH-85 Pipehandlers
12/8/09 All NOV Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-60, PH-60d or PH-85 Pipehandlers
D614000552-PIB-001 Yes - Dropped Object Incident Involving
Retract Dolly Wheel Assemblies 12/23/09 Retract Dolly Wheel Assemblies
D614000569-PIB-001 Yes - Top Drive Link Tilt stop Assembly 1/21/10
Rotating Link Adapter Assemblies (Part Nos. 30177192 (TDS-8S), 120700 (TDS-10S) and 30179009 (TDS-1000)) Produced Before Mid 2009
D614000575-PIB-001 Yes 01 Dropped Top Drive Guide Shoe
Assembly 1/29/10
Travelling Block and Carriage Assemblies M614002057, M614002074 & M614002604, M614002710 (TDS-11S Drake Rig Type Top Drives), 30179150 & M614000988 (TDS-10RR Top Drive)
D614000578-PIB-001 Yes 02 Potential Dropped Hydraulic Link Tilt
Intermediate Stop 2/23/10 Hydraulic Link Tilt Assembly (P/N 128996)
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D614000606-PIB-001 - 01
Traveling Beam Secondary Retention
3/2/10
Traveling Beam Assemblies. Refer to Table 1 for a full list of Top Drive Models and their respective Traveling Beam Part Numbers
D614000620-PIB-001 Yes 01
Dropped Object Incident Involving a Pinion Gear from a Handling Ring Rotation Drive
3/11/10 Handling Ring Rotation Drive Assemblies (P/N 2027115, 2031185, 2037112, 2038155)
D614000630-PIB-001 - 01
Use of Top Drive Link Tilt System with Large (750T & 1000T) Elevator Links and BX-5 Elevators
3/24/10 PH-100 Link Tilt Systems
D614000646-PIB-001 - 01 Secondary Retention of Gearbox
Assembly Link Retainer Latches 4/23/10
Gearbox Assembly (P/N’s 2028498, 2034110, 2034322, 2034434)
D614000647-PIB-001 - 01
Damaged Hydraulic Link Tilt Passive Stops
4/28/10 Hydraulic Link Tilt Assembly (P/N 128996) shipped before October, 2009
D614000648-PIB-001 - 02 NOV Mechanical Washpipe
Mechanical Seals 8/10/10 All NOV Mechanical Washpipes
D614000662-PIB-001 Yes 01
Possible Failure of Pipe Handler Clamp Hinge Pin and Falling Objects
6/3/10 PH-50, -55, -75 and -100 Pipe Handlers
D614000669-PIB-001 Yes 01 Dropped Object Incident Involving
Support Arm Pin 6/11/10 Support Arm Pin (P/N 2031277)
D614000676-PIB-001 - 03 Main Stem End Play 6/28/10
Gearbox, Handling Ring Assembly (P/N 2038117, P/N 2038755, P/N 2038927, P/N 2039336 and P/N 2039437)
D614000722-PIB-001 - 01
Defective Hydraulic Slip Ring O-Ring Guides (Part Number 30182263)
8/19/10 O-Ring Guides (Part Number 30182263) in spares inventory
D614000723-PIB-001 Yes 01
Dropped Object Incident Involving Pipe Handler Rotating Head Pivot Arm Pin
8/18/10
All 500T, 650T/750T Pipe Handler Rotating Head with Auto Return Cylinder Assembly
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4 IRON ROUGHNECK
4.1 ARXXXX Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
AR-93-01 - Solenoid Valve Assembly Spare Parts 7/9/1993 All AR30000 users
AR-99-01 B Injury Incident Involving AR3200 Hinge Plate
9/15/1999 All AR3000/3200 Utilizing Floor Hinge Plates
AR-99-02 - Use of AR3200 with HT-55 Tool Joints 9/23/1999
All AR3200 Roughnecks Used with HT-55 Drill Pipe Connections
AR-99-03 - Yes
Emergency Shutdown of Hydraulic Functions on Automated Roughnecks
11/8/1999 All AR3000/3200 Automated Roughnecks
AR-00-01 A Yes Improper Use Of The AR3200 Resulting In Injury
10/5/2000 All Automated Roughnecks
AR-01-01 - - Drag Chain Installation Kit for AR3200 4/10/2001 All AR3200 Automated
Roughnecks
AR-01-02 - Yes Debris from Drillpipe 6/26/2001 All AR3000, 3200, 3500 and 4000 Automated Roughnecks
AR-01-03 - - AR3200 Product Improvement Kits 7/2/2001 All AR3200 Automated
Roughnecks
AR-07-01 - - Recent Failures on Automated Roughneck Jaws
3/22/2007 All AR and PHM-3i Torque Wrench Assemblies
AR-07-02 - Yes
Faulty Extend/Retract Switch on IR3080 Remote Control Console
5/25/2007 Remote Control Console
AR-07-03 - Yes
Electrical Junction Box for Arm Extend and Retract Proximity Switches
10/30/2007
Limit Switch Box Assembly (P/N 1100465) on IR30120-144 (S/N 1100015101 and IR3012G11P002 Only) and ST-80CL (S/N ST80LF29P001 only) Iron Roughnecks
AR-08-01 - - Spinner Assembly Unable to Accept 9-3/4” Tubular
7/22/08 Spinner Assembly F/ IR3080 (P/Ns SP01 and 1100189)
AR-09-01 - Yes Torque Wrench Weldment Failure 7/31/09 IR30120 Wrench Assembly
(P/N 1100244)
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AR-09-02 Yes A
Broken Cylinder Pin and Clevis on an IR30120 Extend/Retract Cyclinder
9/1/09 IR30120 Iron Roughneck w/144” Arm(P/N 1100015)
D364000159-PIB-001 - 01 Torque Limitations in TDS Backup Mode 9/24/09 Automated Roughneck
Assembly and Rig Floor Kits
D364000174-PIB-001 Yes 01 Recent Failure of Iron Roughneck Die 12/23/09 IR3080 Wrench Assembly (P/N
1100154)
D364000205-PIB-001 Yes 01
Top Spinner Head Frame Support
3/11/10
IR3080 and IR30120 Assemblies (P/N 1100006, 1100011, 1100012, 1100014, and 1100018). Affected units include Serial Numbers NPE-IR-1100, NPE-IR-1102 up to and including 1127.
D364000224-PIB-001 Yes 01 Torque Backup 4/23/10 All IR3080/30120 and ST-
80/C/R/CL Iron Roughnecks
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4.2 ST-80 Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
ST80-03-01 - - ST-80 Performance Issues 1/29/2003 All H & P ST-80 Iron
Roughnecks
ST80-03-02 Yes B
ST-80 Control Valve Assembly Damaged Resulting in Pinch Hazard
7/7/2003 All ST-80 Iron Roughneck
ST80-03-03 - - ST-80 Handling Instructions for Lifting and Transport
6/13/2003 All ST-80 Iron Roughneck
ST80-03-04 - - ST-80 Operating Instructions for Positioning
6/13/-03 All ST-80 Iron Roughneck
ST80-03-05 - -
ST-80 Instructions for Proper Use of Spinning Wrench Controls
6/13/-03 All ST-80 Iron Roughneck
ST80-03-06 - A ST-80 Set-up Instructions for System Pressure Setting
4/22/2005 All ST-80 Iron Roughneck
ST80-03-07 - - ST-80 Hose Abrasion 7/7/2003 All ST-80 Iron Roughneck
ST80-04-01 - - Revisions to Lubrication Frequency on ST-80
5/10/2004 ST-80 Wrench
ST80-04-02 Yes A
Detachment of Duplex Extension Cylinder/Clevis on ST-80
12/15/2004
ST-80 Platform Assembly (P/Ns 30160030 and 30171698) Affected units include serial number 001 up to and including 091 and serial numbers 301 up to and including 382.
ST80-05-01 - -
Clarification of Operating Procedure and Capabilities of the ST-80 Iron Roughneck
6/27/2005 ST-80 Torque Wrench
ST80-07-01 Yes -
Broken Cylinder Rod on the Duplex-Extension Cylinder that Deploys the Arm Assembly on the ST-80C
8/9/2007
Arm Extension Assembly (P/N 30180453), Duplex Extension Cylinder Assembly (P/N 30181022)
ST80-07-02 - - Adding Drain Ports to St-80 Transmission Assembly
12/7/2007
Right Hand Spinning Wrench Assemply (P/N 30160390) and Left Hand Spinning Wrench Assembly (30160387)
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ST80-08-01 Yes - Reach Extender Kit Fastener Inspection 7/11/08
ST-80 and ST-80C with one of the following Reach Extender Kits: 25” (P/N 30174040), 21” (P/N 30172505), or 15” (P/N 30172058)
ST80-08-02 - - Damper Cylinder Failure on ST-80R Swing Arm Assembly
8/27/08
ST-80R Swing Arm Assembly (P/N 1100380) and ST-80C Iron Roughneck Assemblies (P/Ns 30179800, 30179200, 30181700)
ST80-09-01 - - Spinning Wrench Hinge Pin
Right and Left Hand Spinning Wrench Assemblies (P/Ns 30160387 and 30160390)
ST80-09-02 - -
Proper Use of Tool to Avoid Pinch Point between Control Console and Guard Rail
6/11/09
ST-80, ST-80CL Iron Roughneck Assemblies (P/Ns 30171700 and 30184046)
ST80-09-03 - - Carriage Frame Lower Plate Improperly Manufactured
8/4/09
Carriage Assembly (P/N 30180759, and 30180759-200), Carriage Frame (P/N 30180757, and 30180759-100)
ST80-09-04 - - ST-80CL Performance Upgrade 8/11/09
ST-80CL Shipping Package (P/N 30185500-501). Affected units include Serial Numbers ST80LF29P001 up to and including 017.
D364000236-PIB-001 Yes - Unintended Motion of
an ST-80CL 6/7/10 ST-8-CL (P/N 30181700-100)
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4.3 ST-120 Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
ST120-09-01 - - ST-120 Proper Alignment to Drill Pipe/Drill Collars
7/24/09 Torque Wrench Assembly (P/N M364000055)
ST120-09-02 - - ST-120 Performance Upgrade Kit 8/27/09 ST-120 Iron Roughneck
Assemblies (P/Ns
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M364000300 and M364000520)
D364000246-PIB-001 - 02 Centralizer Cylinder Upgrade
8/12/10 Centralizer (P/N M364000704-100)
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5 OTHERS
5.1 All Products Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
ALL-93-1 - - Field Performance Reporting System 2/23/1993 All Products
All-97-01 - C Year 2000 Compliance 11/1/1999 All Equipment Control Systems
ALL-98-01 - A Fingerboard Drill Collar Latch Assemblies 12/22/1998 All Remote Operated
Fingerboards (Elec. Only)
ALL-99-01 Yes - Installation of Pressure Relief Valve on Pressure Gauges
6/16/1999
All IR2000/2100, AR3000/3200 Roughnecks & PHM-1 Pipe Handling Machines Utilizing Gauge Part Nos. 82310 and 84050
ALL-99-02 Yes - Fingerboard Latch Controllers 11/3/1999
All Air-Operated Fingerboard Assemblies Utilizing Latch Controller P/N 92803
ALL-00-01 Yes - Tubular Retention in Remote Operated Fingerboards
1/21/2000 All Remote Operated Fingerboards
ALL-01-01 Yes - Fingerboard Latch Controllers 1/8/2001
All Air Operated Fingerboards utilizing Inspection of Latch Controller P/N 92803
ALL-01-02 Yes - Falling Fingerboard Adjustment Screw 1/31/2001
All Fixed Fingerboard Assemblieson PRS-4i, -5, -5R and -6i Pipe Racking Systems
ALL-01-03 - - Wear on Fingerboard Drill Pipe and Drill Collar Latch Assemblies
4/27/2001 All Fixed or Adjustable Fingerboard Assemblies
ALL-01-04 Yes - Fingerboard Finger Assembly 11/5/2001
All Air-Operated Fingerboard Assemblies using Finger Assemblies (Varco P/N 39392 Only)
All-02-01 Yes Inspection of Adjustable Fingerboard Assemblies. 5/10/2002 All Adjustable Fingerboard
Assemblies
ALL-02-02 Yes - Inspection of Drill Collar Latch Assembly for Damaged Pins
9/6/2002 All Drill Collar Latch Assemblies Using Latch Pin (P/N 96779)
ALL-03-01 Yes - Mounting of Manual Valves 1/22/2003 All Equipment using Hydraulic
Isolation Ball Valves
ALL-03-02 - C Introduction of Technical Information Website 9/17/09 All Varco Systems Products
ALL-06-01 - -
Obsolescence of Single Board Computers (SBC) Used with Amphion Control Systems
9/28/2006
Single Board Computers P/N 40937706-001 (no Profibus) and P/N 40937706-002 (with Profibus).
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Obsolescence of HMI Touchscreens and Transceivers used with VICIS Systems
10/25/2006
40222702-001 Touchscreen 222170-001 Touchscreen 222170-002 Touchscreen 40222629-002 Touchscreen (Azonix PD2050Z2/002-UAC-TFT15SV-CAP-N4,AC,Z2/C1D2) 222171-001 Transceiver (used with 40222702-001, 222710-001, and 222710-002) 40222778-900 Transceiver (used with 40222629-002) (Azonix 20-201575)
ALL-09-01 - -
Obsolete Siemens SIMATIC S5 PLC Based Control Systems
5/1/09 SIMATIC S5 PLC Based Control Systems
D844000183-PIB-001 - - Hydraulic System Isolation Valves 9/24/09 Hydraulic Control Systems
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5.2 ED Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
ED-03-01 - - Overheating of Electronic Driller (ED) Plate Disc Brake Assembly 7/23/2003
Plate Disc Brake Assembly (P/N 30150800, 30150030 and 30152181)
ED-06-01 - - Lubrication Schedules for Electronic Driller 4/20/2006 All V236, V336 and V436
Series EDS Brake Assemblies
ED-06-02 Yes - Removing Air Supply from Air Applied Friction Plate Brakes EDS Systems installed on
Band Brake Drawworks
ED-07-01 - - EDS PLC Cabinet Power Supply Wiring 7/14/2007
All ED Systems shipped in 2006 or later (Serial Nos. ending in NXX or PXX, where N and P = 2006 and 2007 respectively, and XX is a sequence number)
ED-07-02 Yes - Brake Fails to Fully Release 7/14/2007 Advise Customers of Inadvertent Brake Release & Poor Performance
ED-08-01 Yes - EDS PLC and HMI Software Upgrades 5/14/08 All Systems Purchased Prior to
February 1, 2008
ED-09-01 - A Electronic Drilling System Bearing Lubrication 3/3/09
Serial Numbers: EDC30N028H, EDA09N032H, EDA13O031H, EDA13O033H, EDA13O034H, EDA13O035H, EDL16N030H, EDL15N029H, EDE19O037H, EDE240O038H, EDE30O039H, EDG26O041H, EDG030O042H, EDG19O040H, EDH22O046H, EDA17P049H, EDA24P050H, EDK16O047H, EDB25P053H, EDB13P052H, EDD24P054H, EDE10P055H, EDH01P056H, EDH27P057H, EDJ26P061H, EDJ09P059H, EDK24P064H, EDL04P065H, EDJ10P060H, EDL24P066H, EDK17P063H, EDJ04P058H, EDM03P068H, EDK09P062H, EDE18N027, EDE150036H, EDG17R030
ED-09-02 - A Electronic Drilling System Bearing Housing Grease/Relief Fittings 3/12/09 All Electronic Drilling System
Brake Assemblies
ED-09-03 Yes - EDS Auxiliary Brake Limitations 4/14/09 All Electronic Drilling Systems
ED-09-04 Yes - Keyed Override Operations Warning 4/14/09 All Electronic Drilling Systems
D734000114-PIB-001 - 02
Excessive Drawworks Fast Line Speed
6/23/10 All Electronic Drilling System (EDS)
D734000122-PIB-001 - - Brake Cooling Fluid Quality All Electronic Drilling Systems
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5.3 ZMS Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
ZMS-97-01 Yes - Zone Management System (ZMS) 3/26/1997 All ZMS w/MD/Totco Block
and Control System,
ZMS-08-01 Yes - PRS Riser Claw Interference with Top Drive and Associated Equipment
12/5/08 PRS-4i and PRS-6i Riser Claw Assembly
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NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
RIG-07-01 Yes A Risk for Engine Fires on IDEAL™ Rig and Rapid Rig™ Generator Sets
8/10/07 Plastic Low Pressure Fuel Return Lines and Fuel Supply Lines
RIG-08-01 Yes - Risk of Overturning Substructure on RAPID Rig 6/6/08 Substructure Raising
Cylinders
RIG-08-02 Yes - Risk during Raising or Lowering RAPID Rig Mast
6/6/08 Drill Floor Anchors, Mast Raising Cylinders and Positioning Cylinders
RIG-08-03 Yes - Floor Mounted Tugger Winch Support 6/9/08
Forward Tugger Winch Mount on the Off-Driller Side Platform (P/N 6980A004) Forward Tugger Winch Mount on the Driller Side Floor (P/N M22003326-01-MOD-001-01)
RIG-08-04 Yes - Mast Front Shoes 11/25/08 Mast Shoe Plan Assembly P/N M220001539-02-ASM-003-01
RIG-09-01 - - Hydraulic Tube Line/Tube Fitting Separation 8/27/09 Mast Scoping Cylinder
Plumbing
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5.5 TDX-1250 Bulletins
NO. Safety Alert REV TITLE DATE
REL. EFFECTIVITY
D614000494-PIB-001 Yes 01
Potential False Indication of Elevator “Closed and Latched” When Using Top Drive with “Derrickman Position” Feedback on the Link Tilt Mechanism
12/23/09
TDX-1250 Top Drives Drilling Systems delivered prior to August 2009, when used with Hydraulic Elevators. Serial Numbers: TDX1250L07P001, TDX1250C01R02, TDX1250D21R003, TDX1250E28R004, TDX1250L28R005, and TDX1250N17R006
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