Intermediate Inspection Criteria, Well Control Equipment

Equipment Group : Shooting Nipple

Drilling Contractor :
Rig Unit Number – Contractor :
Rig Unit Number – PDO :
Present Well Location :
Date:

Make/Brand :
Type :
Serial Number :
Year of Manufacturing
When : Conducted by :
Last Major Inspection/Overhaul
Last Intermediate Inspection

Shooting Nipple ( 1-Yearly )

Note :
1. No heating, welding, or cutting is allowed on any part of this equipment.
2. All repair work to be executed and certified by 3rd party.
3. 3rd party is required for NDT, US and pressure testing.
4. PTW is required for pressure tests in the field.
5. Shooting nipples are subject to major inspection on a yearly bases !

Visual Correct / Comments

Inspection Done ?
YES NO
1. Disassembly and pressure wash all three parts:
Shooting nipple, Shooting sub & Lift/test sub
2. Check all parts and threads of components for
damage, abnormal wear & corrosion – outside
& inside.
3. MPI Inspect ring groove for wear and
damages.
4 MPI inspect critical areas on all three
components. MPI inspect lifting point of
lift/test sub
5 Check US wall thickness as per OEM
specification.
4. On Shooting & Lifting/Testing sub check O-
rings, if necessary replace.
5. Check Test port thread and Quick release
connection. Repair & replace if damaged.
6. Pressure test Nipple with Shooting sub to
Maximum Test Pressure

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All above Name : Company : Date : Signature :
Inspections &
Tests conducted
by :
(Authorized Third
Party Inspection
Company)
Agreed by :
(Contractor Rig
Manager)
Verified by :
(PDO Site
Representative)
Authorized by :
(Contractor DS)
Seen by :
(PDO SWE)

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