Substructures
Category III Visual Field Inspection Form
PURPOSE & SCOPE OF INSPECTION: This report form and inspection procedure was developed as a guide for making and reporting field
inspection in a thorough and uniform manner. The procedure is intended for use by operating personnel (or a designated representative) to
the extent that its use satisfies conditions for which an inspection is intended. More detailed and critical inspections may be scheduled
periodically, or ordered to supplement a program of these inspections; if substructures are used in the upper range of their load limits, or if
structures may have been subjected to critical conditions which could effect safe performance. This form is provided strictly as a guide, and
the API accepts no liability whatsoever for it's use or scope.
MARKING DAMAGE: At the time of inspection, damaged sections or equipment must be clearly and visibly marked so that needed repairs
may be made. A bright, contrasting spray paint is suggested for this. When repairs are made, the visible markings should be removed by
painting over them. It is also necessary for the inspector to write "None" when no damage markings are needed, as this is his indication that
the item has passed inspection. It is recommended that inspection be made with assistance of manufacturer's assembly drawing and
operating instructions. For items not accessible or that do not apply, draw a line through the item pertaining to the component.
Company: Rig #:
Date:
Location: Manufacturer:
Date of Manufacture:
Manufacturer's Rating: Height:
Substructure Serial #:
Substructure Type: Box on Box Self Elevating
Telescoping Offshore
Substructure Position: Elevated: Lowered: Disassembled:
Manufacturer's Drawing Available: Yes: No:
Assembly Drawings Used in Inspection: Yes: No:
Nameplate on Structure: Yes: No:
Component Numbers Present: Yes: No:
Inspected By: Representing:
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SUBSTRUCTURES
Items that do not need attention should be checked to indicate that the item was inspected. Items that are not applicable should be marked in
the box as "NA" (not applicable). Items that are warped, worn, damaged, cracked welds, rusted, bent, in need of repair or replacement, or
otherwise in need of further attention, mark an "X" in the box and provide comments on the inspected items.
P If okay
NA If not applicable
X If further attention is needed
Provide Comments Regarding Inspection Items
COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS
1.0 Shoes, Pedestals:
Pin Connections:
Pin Holes:
Bolt Connections:
Bolt Holes:
Pins/Bolts:
Safety Pins:
Support Beams:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
2.0 Floor Area:
Floor Plates:
Handrails & Toe Boards:
Handrail Connections:
Setback Material:
Floor Bracing:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
3.0 Sub-Spreaders and Rotary Beams:
Rotary Beams:
Spreaders:
Pin Connections:
Pin Holes:
Pins:
Pad-eyes:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
4.0 Deadline Anchor Mounting:
Supports:
Bolts:
Flooring:
Breakover Assembly:
Handrails:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS
5.0 Substructure Components:
Beams Straight:
Cross Braces:
Pin/Bolt Holes:
Pin/Bolts:
Safety Pins:
Pull Back Posts:
Drawworks Tiedowns:
Welds:
BOP Anchor Pad-eyes:
Pad-eyes:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
6.0 Engine Foundation:
Support Beams:
Cross Braces:
Pin/Bolt Holes:
Pins/Bolts:
Safety Pins:
Pad-eyes:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
7.0 Engine Foundation Spreaders:
Beams:
Cross Braces:
Pins / Bolt Holes:
Pins / Bolts:
Safety Pins:
Welds:
Number of Visibal Marks Applied:
8.0 BOP Trolley Beams:
Beams:
Pin Holes:
Pins:
Safety Pins:
Welds:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
9.0 Raising Equipment:
Pin Connections:
Pin Holes:
Pins:
Wirelines:
Sheaves:
Bearings:
Seals:
Grease Fittings:
Hydraulic Winches:
Hydraulic Cylinders:
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Hydraulic Hoses:
Cylinder Hinge:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
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COMMENTS REGARDING INSPECTED ITEMS
10.0 Stairs/Landings/Flooring/Handrails:
Welds:
Pin/Bolt Holes:
Pins/Bolts:
Floor Plating:
Stair Tread Spacing:
Handrail Sockets:
Number of Visible Marks Applied:
11.0 Paint/Coating
Condition:
12.0 Skidding Equipment
Pad-eyes:
Pins:
Beam Clamps:
Jacks:
Jacking Motors:
Jacking Rack:
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13.0 Comments, Drawings, and/or Pictures:
Inspector's Signature: Date: __________________________
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Owner Representative Signature: Date: __________________________
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