• Personnel
• Repair and maintenance programs
• Inventory carried
• Physical check-list for acceptance
• Introduction to the Rig Inspection List
• Rig Site Accommodations
• Generator’s & Generator’s Skid
• SCR Room
• Derrick (mast) and substructure
• Make, model and rating
• Inspect for loose bolts
• Inspect for bent or twisted girts and braces
• Inspect for corrosion
• Check block guide rails
• Category of inspection accrued out to date and documentation

HP Mud Pumps

• Make, model and number of pumps
• Lubrication system check
• Speed variation test 1–120 spm
• Run on no load for 2 hours at 100 spm
• Load test through choke
• Record pressure, amps, volts
• Increase discharge pressure to 2000 psi
• Run at 90 spm for 30 mins, 120 spm for 60 mins
• Emergency stop and safety devices test
• Parallel pump test at 120 spm for 1 hour

LP Mud System

• Mud pits cleanliness and valve integrity check
• Related piping and mud guns pressure test
• Transfer test from reserve to active pits
• Agitators test
• Shale shaker, mud cleaners, centrifuge test
• Trip tank instrumentation and ergonomics check

HP Mud System

• HP piping and stand pipe manifold valve pressure test
• Pressure hold for 5 minutes recorded
• Rig structural checks: Mud Pumps, Mud Tanks, Substructure, Rig Floor, Dog House, Derrick, Geronimo Line, Catwalk & Pipe Racks

Surface Closing Unit

• Surface accumulator capacity calculations
• Accumulator pre-charge check
• Electrical and air pump operation check
• Safety valves, gauges, soluble oil and glycol stock
• Emergency nitrogen system check
• Pilot system accumulator check
• Planned maintenance verification
• Function control valves from satellite panels
• Low level and low-pressure alarms check
• Control fluid sampling
• Readbacks and flow meters inspection
• Accumulator volume test

BOP Hoses, Pipework and Accumulators

• Visual hose damage check
• Pressure test hoses and valves
• Stack accumulator pre-charge and function test

Miscellaneous Equipment

• Manifold, Flare Lines, Flare Pit
• Fuel Tanks
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Compressed Gas Cylinders
• Hand & Power Tools
• Welding & Cutting
• Cranes & Slings
• General Equipment
• H2S Protection (Land Rigs)

Potable Water System

• Pump running tests
• Hydrophone system function test
• Calorifier elements check

Draw-works

• Make, model and rating
• Run with no load and check lubricating system
• Check brakes, catheads, air and water supplies
• Check mechanical controls, clutches, Elmagco clutch
• Brake rim and block inspection
• Main drum and sand line reel operation
• Foot throttle, Elmagco, Crown-o-matic test
• Drilling line condition and spare length
• Ton mile programme for blockline

Rotary Table

• Make, model and rating
• Test with no load at various speeds
• Check amp, volts, locking system
• Check drive gear backlash

Rotary Swivel

• Make, model and rating
• Check operation
• Check wash pipe integrity

Topdrive

• Make, model and rating
• Check operation

Crown Block, Travelling Blocks, Hook

• Make, model and rating
• Visual wear, damage, misalignment check
• Lubrication, block up/down movement check
• Hook turning and relock test
• Suspended sheaves condition check
• Block trolley check

Instrumentation

• Test all sensors, recording and display instruments in the drill cabin

BOP System

• Annular
• Rams
• HCR valves

Choke Manifold Function / Pressure Test

• Function test automatic and manual chokes
• Pressure test all valves upstream: 300 psi 5 mins, full pressure 10 mins
• Pressure test all valves downstream: 300 psi 5 mins, full pressure 10 mins

Kill and Choke Lines

• Wear and washing check
• Usage assessment per well history
• Buffer flanges inspection
• Wall thickness ultrasonic testing