API DS-1 Client
Inspection Locations & Methods (RP7G) (cat 3-5) NS-2 Specific
Connection
Visual
Record Serial Number R R
Seal Surfaces R R
Re-facing check R R
Bevel Width R R
Thread Surfaces R R
Pin Thread Profile R R
Pin Lead R R
Box Swell R R
Hardfacing R R
Stress Relief Surfaces R R
Cracks R R
Dimensional
Box OD R R
Pin ID R R
Calculate BSR R R
Box Counterbore Diameter & Depth R R
Pin Stress Relief Groove Diameter & Width R R
Boreback Diameter and Length R R
Box & Pin Bevel Diameter R R
Pin Length R R
Box & Pin Shoulder Flatness R R
Box & Pin Tong Space R -
MPI (Wet Fluorescent) - R
ATI R O
Elevator Groove (Visual / Dimensional)
Elevator Shoulder OD - R
Elevator & Slip Recess Groove Depth R R
MPI
Dry Powder or Wet Fluorescent R -
Wet Visible - R
Table 2.0
Used Drill Collar Inspection – Comparison of NS-2 & DS-1 Category 3-5
R = Required Inspection
O = Optional Inspection