Release

Product Bulletin No.: TDS-04-05 Top Drive Drilling Systems

Date: April 8, 2004

Subject: Performance Update on Washpipe Assemblies Product: All Varco Top Drive Drilling Systems Affected: Varco Washpipe Assemblies Objective: Update Users of Revised Washpipe Assembly, Operation and Maintenance Procedures, Pressure Ratings and Release of Washpipe Service Manual Problem: The main factors that affect washpipe life are standpipe pressure, TDS rpm, the washpipe diameter and mud temperature. Pressure, rpm and washpipe diameter affect how much heat the seals generate while operating, and the mud temperature affects how the seal is cooled. Too much heat can result in rapid seal wear and premature failure of the Washpipe Assembly. Solution: Varco has been working on numerous initiatives to improve performance of the Washpipe Assemblies. While the main focus has been the large bore (4-inch) assemblies (Ref: Product Bulletin TDS-01-02), benefits have been realized on all Varco Washpipe Assemblies. In most cases, operating hours consistently exceeding 400 rotating hours for large bore Washpipe Assemblies and up to 2,000 hours with small bore (3-inch) assemblies is are obtainable by following the latest Varco recommended practices.

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Grease Requirements for Washpipe Assemblies Because of the high temperatures that can be developed in a Washpipe Assembly, a high temperature, lithium based grease should always be used. Varco recommends Shell Cyprina RA (P/N 56005-1) because of its resistance to washing. All new Washpipe Assemblies are packed with Shell Cyprina RA when assembled. Before substituting grease from an alternative manufacturer, be sure to verify that it has properties compatible with Shell Cyprina RA. Greasing frequency has proven to have a minor affect on seal life. Customers have followed schedules as rigorous as greasing their washpipes once every stand to never greasing assemblies at all after initial installation. Greasing with greater frequency has shown an improvement in seal life of approximately 20% over a washpipe that has never been greased. Varcos recommendation is to grease the units twice a day, or once every 10 rotating hours. Washpipe Service Manual Revisions Varco has developed a Washpipe Assembly supplement to the TDS Service Manual. The Washpipe Assembly Service Manual (P/N SM01053), provides detailed washpipe maintenance and troubleshooting procedures and an illustrated part list for both the standard and hammerless Washpipe Assembly. This service manual may be obtained by contacting your local Varco Service Center. Seal Packing All Varco packing has been redesigned for improved performance. It has been observed that the previous standard seal packing design provided approximately twice the life of high pressure seal packings when drilling pressures were low (< 5,000 psi). Improvements have been made to Varcos standard packing so that it no longer experiences a rapid drop in performance when used at high pressures (>5,000 psi). Consequently, extensive factory testing and feedback from users has confirmed that the best overall seal packing life will be achieved when using the standard pressure washpipe packing. Varcos standard Washpipe Assembly has been proof load tested to 11,250 psi to increase the pressure rating to 7,500 psi. Varco now offers only standard pressure packing for washpipe operating pressures up to 7,500 psi. Consult the Washpipe Assembly Service Manual for the latest part number configurations.

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Washpipe Standard pressure washpipes will typically groove with use, and should not be reused after a packing change, as this will significantly reduce the life of the assembly. High pressure washpipes (P/N 30123438-TC for large bore, P/N 30123289-TC for small bore), should also not be reused after a packing change. High pressure washpipes may be used with either high or standard pressure packing. Eventually, the high pressure (Tungsten carbide-coated) washpipes and high pressure packings will no longer be available and will be replaced by standard components. Varco now uses only non-Tungsten carbide coated washpipes as standard in all Washpipe Assemblies shipped with new Top Drives. Large to Small Bore Washpipe Conversions For rigs with large bore systems, washpipe life can be improved by installing the Large to Small Bore Washpipe Installation Kit (P/N 30157539-X) **. The increased pressure drop across the small bore vs. the large bore washpipe is equivalent to less than one stand of 5 ID drill pipe. When used in non HTHP (High Temperature High Pressure) applications, this substitution results in approximately a 30% improvement in washpipe life. Life improvement while operating with HTHP conditions can be as much as 10 times, as compared to an otherwise equivalent large bore assembly. The large to small bore washpipe is now standard on all Varco large bore top drives. Kit Number is dependent upon TDS model and if a gooseneck replacement is required. Note: A modification to the gooseneck to add a counterbore for the stem liners is necessary when converting to the large to small bore washpipe and if not done, a replacement gooseneck is required. Consult your Varco Service Center. Ongoing Development Varco is continuing the effort to develop new and improved sealing technologies. We will provide updates to this product bulletin to advise our users as future developments arise related to washpipe design. Please contact your local Varco Service Center if you have any questions regarding this product bulletin.

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NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49

SAFETY REV TITLE ALERT Counterbalance System Adjustment A B A A F A A GE Motor Lubrication EMD Motor Lubrication Field Welding of Service Loop Bracket Gearbox Lubrication Schedule Blower Impeller Loosening Gearbox Sight Gauge Installation Saver Sub Thread Recut Make-Up Torques Safety Valve Actuator Cylinder Locking Safety Valve Actuator Assembly Waterproofing Driller's Controls Pipehandler Cylinder Clevis Loosening IBOP Actuator - Pipehandler Kits Torque Wrench Operation Adjustment Dual IBOP Valve Kit Field Welding, Bail Pin Lock Tabs Rotating Pipehandler, Inst. /Oper. Oil Pump Shaft Retention GE Motor/Main Shaft Housing Rework Blower Motor Lubrication Solid Body Elevator Ear IBOP Actuator Sleeve Link Tilt Improvement Kit Pipehandler/Torque Arrestor Pins Pipehandler Speed-Up Kit Bearing Shield Installation IBOP Actuator Arm Replacement I.S. Cable Slack Hydraulic Pressure Filter Installation Solid Body Elevator Plate Short and Long Term Storage IBOP Valve Corrosion Upper Safety Valve Lubrication Safety Valve Actuator Installation Load Carrying Component Replacement Dolly Link Adjustment Load Carring Component Care Drilling Motor & Cooling System Maint. Closed Loop Cooling System Air Req. STUMP Wiring Changes Guide Rail Installation Tolerances Closed Loop Cooling System Water Supply Shunt Motor Field Coil Maintenance 500 Ton System Upgrade Motor Alignment Cylinder Torque Wrench Body Chamfer Exhaust Cleaning, Overtemp Protection Active vs Passive Shunt Field Supply

DATE REL. 1/3/84 2/2/84 1/5/84 1/5/84 6/5/84 2/9/84 2/29/84 2/24/84 2/24/84 2/29/84 2/29/84 3/29/84 4/6/84 8/2/84 4/6/84 8/29/84 9/24/84 11/2/84 12/21/84 1/29/85 1/30/86 10/31/85 11/19/85 12/13/85 12/2/85 1/31/86 1/29/86 2/6/86 2/5/86 2/13/86 3/11/86 3/11/86 5/2/86 9/3/86 9/8/86 3/14/94 11/17/86 8/29/94 11/17/86 11/17/86 12/1/86 10/9/87 9/11/87 9/11/87 7/9/90 10/23/90 11/6/87 12/2/87 1/18/88

EFFECTIVITY Serial Numbers 1 Thru 31 Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 2 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual Obsolete, See Sec. 3 of original Service Manual Obsolete, See Sec. 7 (Mtr/Housing Assy) of original Service Manual Obsolete, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Obsolete, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Serial Numbers 1 Thru 14 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 12 Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 2 of original Service Manual Incorporated, See Sec. 4 of original Service Manual Obsolete, See Sec. 3 & 7 of original Service Manual Serial Number 1 only Incorporated, See Sec. 8 of original Service Manual Serial Numbers 1 Thru 60 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 64 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 70 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 70 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 70 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 74 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 31 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 75 w/Expo Purge Serial Numbers 1 Thru 80 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 83 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 35 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 93(w/o 500 Ton Conversion) Serial Numbers 1 thru 90 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 90(w/Closed Loop Cooling) All Units to Date Equipped w/ STUMP All Units All Units w/Closed Loop Cooling All Units W/ Shunt Drilling Motor Serial Numbers 1 Thru 93 Serial Numbers 1 thru 93 Torque Wrench S/N 1 Thru 110 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 92 All Units Equipped w/ Shunt Drilling Motor

NO. 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 92 92.1 92.2 92.3 92.4 92.5 92.6 93-1 93.2

SAFETY REV TITLE ALERT Revised Operation Section Yes A A B A A Yes Yes A Yes Yes A B Yes Yes A Yes Yes Yes Yes A A Clevises on Link Tilt Assy.P/N 74967 IBOP Control Circuit Kit P/N 87235 Purge Air Oil Removal Filter P/N 86608 Torque Wrench Hinge Pin P/N 76532 Motor Frame Fatigue Cracking Solid Body Elevator Plate Interference Link Tilt Intermediate Stop Spring Fatigue Purge System Cycle Times High Torque Drilling Heavy Duty Guide Roller Lube Problems Motor Lubrication Changes Motor Bearing Lubrication TDS Torque Wrench Body Pins TDS IBOP Valve Assy Control Circuit, IBOP Actuator Shell EMD Bearing/Seal Replacement Operation Safety Notice Safety Notice/Pipe Handler Safety Notice/RBS Pipehandler Connections Varco/Best IBOP Seal Kit Elevator Floor Stand Bushing Replacement DOE Notice Safety Notice/Perforating Tools PH 60/85 Torque Readout Gauges Drill Collar Dolly P/M Trans. Oil Heat Exchanger Transmission Oil Selection Trans. Lube Pump Adjust. Swing Bolt Modification Not Released Safety Notice/IBOP Actuator Shell S/B Numbering System Change Varco BJ Internal Release Pipehandler Hinge Pins Inspect. of 500T Split Land. Collars&Equip Varco/Best Blow Out Preventers AR3000 Maintenance Safety RBS Position Indicator Post Jarring Inspection of Top Drives S/B Numbering System Change Compound Brg Thrust Ring Letter Bonnet Seals Letter VOID VOID Yes Transmission Oil Pumping & Cooling Sys Wireline Adapter

DATE REL. 1/19/88 9/30/88 9/30/88 9/30/88 10/19/88 6/9/89 6/13/89 1/17/91 8/21/89 10/23/90 8/21/89 6/11/91 10/19/89 10/24/89 12/13/89 7/5/90 7/5/90 6/1/90 9/19/90 11/20/90 1/17/91 10/23/90 1/17/91 1/17/91 3/5/91 3/5/91 3/5/91 4/18/91 4/4/91 4/4/91 4/4/91 6/11/91 7/8/92 4/14/92 7/8/92 5/30/92 8/21/92 10/8/92 5/14/03 2/22/93 1/25/93 1/19/93

EFFECTIVITY Serial Numbers 1 Thru 97 Serial Numbers 109, 127-129 & 133-149 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 153 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 113 w/ Closed Loop Cooling Serial Numbers 1 Thru 117 & 119 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 174 per list Serial Numbers 1 Thru 172 Serial Numbers 1 Thru 172 Units w/ Expo Purge Sys. All Units Units w/ 80230 Rollers Units w/ G. E. Motors All TDS Units All TDS Before 10/89 Selected MFGs.10/88-89 TDS-3 Up Through Serial Number 25 All M89 VTS Mfg. up to 8/89 All Units All Units All TDS w/ RBS All TDS Units All Varco/Best Style Valves All Units All U.K. Customers All Units All Unit w/ PH 60-85 All Units w/ Drill Collar Dolly All TDS 4 & 4H Units All TDS Units All TDS Units All TDS Units All TDS Units using PH60 Service Bulletin No. 92 (Admin. only) PH-60 Pipehandler All 500T IDS or IDS Pipehandlers Mfg. w/ provisions for installation of a mud saver All AR3000 units All Raised Backup Systems All TDS Models Administrative Only TDS-4H/4S Owners All S-Model Top Drive Owners

TDS-93-1 TDS-93-2 TDS-93-3 TDS-93-4

2/25/93 2/24/93

All TDS-3S, -4H & -4S Top Drives All Model Top Drives

NO. TDS-93-5 TDS-93-6 TDS-93-7 TDS-93-8 TDS-93-9 TDS-93-10 TDS-93-11 TDS-93-12 TDS-93-13 TDS-93-14 TDS-93-15 TDS-93-16 TDS-93-17 TDS-93-18 TDS-93-19 TDS-93-20 TDS-93-21 TDS-93-22 TDS-93-23 TDS-93-24 TDS-93-25 TDS-93-26 TDS-94-01 TDS-94-02 TDS-94-03 TDS-94-04 TDS-94-05 TDS-94-06 TDS-95-01 TDS-95-02 TDS-95-03 TDS-95-04 TDS-95-05 TDS-95-06 TDS-95-07 TDS-95-08 TDS-95-09 TDS-96-01 TDS-96-2 TDS-97-01 TDS-97-02 TDS-98-01 TDS-98-02 TDS-98-03 TDS-98-04

SAFETY REV TITLE ALERT A Upper IBOP Valve A A A A A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes B A Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes A A B Yes Yes B B B A B B Air Brake Quick Exhaust Valve Elimination Servicing of Air filters/regulators/lubricators Lower IBOP Valves Maint. & Improve. on Pipe Handlers, PH-60&PH-80 TDS Torque Arrestors Varco BJ 350Ton BNC Elevator TDS-5 Gear Box Oil Capacities Link Tilt Adjustment Locking Device Hydraulic Quick Disconnect Pre-Charging the C'balance System TDS Pipehandler PH-60 Pinion Gear and Drive Train Life Varco/Best Upper IBOP Valves Top Drive Rotating Head Locking Handle Upper IBOP Valve Crank Actuator Inspection TDS-4 Gearshift Maintenance Electrical Service Loop Handling TDS Pipehandler Booster Kit Air Operated Elev. used w/TDS or IDS TDS Split Landing Collar TDS DC Motor Exhaust Duct Covers TDS Mainshaft Wear Allowances 500T Landing Collar Up Grade Installation of Elevator Links on TDS Link Adapter C'Bal Cylinders Accumulator Nitrogen Precharge Model Upper Bonnet Seal Lubrication Top Drive Pipehandler Make-up Torque TDS Lube Oil Filter TDS Work Platform Latch Elevator Link Retainers TDS Link Tilt Stop Adjustment Pipe Handler Torque Tube Access Holes TDS Parking Brake Lock Tabs on TDS Pressure & Temp. Switches Retractable Guide Dollies Well Control Stripping Operations TDS-9S Carriage Roller Contacting Guide Beam Hinge Pin TDS Inline Orifice Bearing Filter Kit TDS Retract Dolly Stops TDS-3S, -4S, -6S & -7S Upper Bearing Seal Retrofit Kit TDS-9S Guide Beam, Slide Type (Non-roller) TDS-9S Hydraulic Manifold Hose Retrofit Falling Crank from PH-85 Upper 7-5/8 IBOP TDS-9S Connector Label & Lockwire Kit

DATE REL. 12/9/94 3/10/93 3/10/93 3/10/93 3/10/93 3/10/93 3/3/93 3/10/93 3/26/93 4/5/93 4/5/93 4/5/93 4/13/93 4/7/93 4/5/93 4/7/93 4/8/93 6/8/93 9/8/93 9/9/93 6/21/93 8/25/93 3/14/94 5/10/94 5/17/94 12/9/94 11/15/94 12/6/94 3/2/95 5/18/95 4/6/95 7/7/03 6/15/95 7/19/95 7/21/95 9/1/95 11/13/95 2/9/96 3/15/96 4/28/97 2/15/00 7/8/98 5/29/98 6/12/98 6/9/98

EFFECTIVITY Varco/Best IBOPs mfg. w/provisions for Mud Saver All Top Drives w/Air Brakes Immediately, on all Top Drives IBOP Valves w/lip seals on spring loaded seat All TDS Models, PH-60 & PH-85 All TDS Users All TDS Units All TDS-5 Units All Top Drives w/PH-60 or PH-85 Pipehandlers TDS Pipehandlers PH-60 & PH-85 All TDS Units All PH-60 Pipehandlers All TDS Units All Varco/Best Type Upper IBOP Valves TDS w/PH-60 & Ph-85 & IDS w/PH-60 Pipehandlers All TDS Units All TDS-4 Units All TDS Units All Booster Kits All Air Operated Elev. used w/TDS or IDS TDS w/Landing Collar Load Pickup Device TDS w/Local or Remote Cooling Sys All TDS-3, 4, 5 & 6 Units All 500T TDS w/Landing Collars All TDS All TDS All TDS-3S, 4S, 6S, 7S Units All PH-60 and PH-85 Pipehandlers All TDS TDS-3, -4, -5, -3H & -4H, 5H All TDS All TDS w/link tilt stops TDS/IDS w/PH-60 & PH-80 Pipe Handlers All Top Drives Baseefa/European TDS 7 IDS All TDS All TDS All TDS-9S Units with Guide Beam All TDS-3S & 4S models TDS Retract Dolly W/Rubber Stops All TDS-3S, -4S, -6S & -7S with 3 and 4 Bore Wash Pipe TDS-9S w/Slide Type Carriages TDS-9S Units All PH-85 Upper 7-5/8 IBOP All TDS-9S Units

NO. TDS-98-05 TDS-98-06 TDS-98-07 TDS-98-08 TDS-99-01 TDS-99-02 TDS-99-03 TDS-99-04 TDS-99-05 TDS-99-06 TDS-99-07

SAFETY REV TITLE ALERT TDS-9S Upper Seal Kit (P/N 119227) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes B A API Torque Specifications in relation to the use of Large Bore Saver Subs to Smaller ID Drill Pipe TDS-10S Sight Gages on Oil Reservoir TDS-9S Guide Beam Hoisting Hook Failure Improved Terminal Blocks Available For TDS-9S, TDS-10S and TDS-11S Motors Availability of Retrofit Kit for Lubricating Vents for TDS Counterbalance Chain Connecting Link P/N 80392 Falling Object Incident of a TDS Pressure Filter (P/N 82747) PH-100 Pipehandler IBOP Actuator Inspection Guidelines for Retract Dollies Removal of U-Cup Seal (P/N 65260490 or P/N

DATE REL. 6/9/98 10/22/99 9/29/98 10/13/98 3/16/99 8/16/00 5/6/99 7/1/99 5/18/99 5/26/99 6/4/99

EFFECTIVITY TDS-9S w/ S/N TDS9SXXXX39 & under All Varco Customers with Large Bore Top Drive All TDS-10S Units w/Serial Number TDS10SXXXX39 & Under All TDS-9S, -11S Portable Top Drives All AC Motors P/N 108235 built before January 1999 All TDS-4, TDS-6, TDS-8 Units All Top Drive Models TDS-3, -3H, -3S, TDS-4, -4H, -4S, TDS-5, -5H, TDS-7S & TDS-8SA All Top Drives All PH-100 Pipehandlers All TDS and Block Retract Dollies All Rebuilt Large Bore Lower IBOP Valves using Repair Kits (P/N 95385-1 to 3) issued before August 1998

109209) in Large Bore Lower IBOP Valve Repair Kits and Rebuilt Valves
TDS-99-08 TDS-99-09 TDS-99-10 TDS-99-11 TDS-99-12 TDS-99-13 Yes Yes Yes Yes A B A Falling TDS-10S Wear Pads Wear Pad Kit (P/N 128406) HPU Breather Obstruction Implementation of Helical Gears in Varco Top Drives Blower Motor Inspection / Lock wire of Impeller PH-60 Single Crank, Upper 6-5/8 IBOP Falling Crank Top Drive Hydraulic Link Tilt Bolt Failure 6/9/99 6/9/99 6/14/99 9/21/99 11/8/01 6/15/01

All TDS-10S Top Drives All Hydraulic Power Units (HPUs) All Top Drives All Portable AC Top Drives (TDS-9S, -10S & -11S All Single Crank, Upper 6-5/8 IBOPs, P/Ns 94099, 94100 & 94769 (Model #s 500, -501 & -502 All PH-85 Pipehandlers with Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems (Pipehandler Installation Kits #118992 on configurations) All Portable AC Top Drives (TDS-9S, -10S & -11S) All Top Drives with a PH-85 Pipehandler 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 PH-50 Pipehandlers Shipped before November 14, 1997. Used on TDS-9S Top Drives with Serial Nos. TDS9SM30D52 and Earlier All TDS-8SA Top Drives TDS-9S Top Drives With Two Double Rod Hydraulic Link Tilt Cylinders And Guide Beam With Recessed Lifting Pockets All PH-100 Pipehandlers, Tool Joint Clamp Assemblies 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 All PH-85 Pipehandlers All TDS-3, -3H -3S, -4, -4H, -4S, -5 and 5H with UL Electric Controls All TDS-4H and -4S Top Drive Drilling Systems All Top Drives with Dolly Retract Control Systems Equipped with Accumulators

TDS-99-14 TDS-99-15 TDS-99-16

A -

Potting Inspection of AC Top Drive Connectors New PH-85 Upper IBOP Break Out Tool (P/N 127700-500) Oil Cooler Motor Shield Kit, P/N 126997

9/21/99 3/26/02 11/15/99

TDS-99-17

Yes

Falling Link Tilt Pin from PH-50 Pipehandler

3/15/01

TDS-99-18 TDS-00-01

Yes

TDS-8SA Motor Alignment Cylinder Link Tilt Cylinder Interference PH-100 Pipehandler Possible Interference Between Solid Body Elevator Support Guide Shoes and Upper IBOP Dropped PH-85 Pipehandler Die U. L. Instrument J-Box Cover Proper Method of Changing Transmission Speeds on TDS-4 Top Drives Top Drive Dolly Retract Systems Guard and Guide Beam

12/7/99 2/24/00

TDS-00-02 TDS-00-03

Yes

A -

12/3/01 5/9/00

TDS-00-04 TDS-00-05 TDS-00-06 TDS-00-07

Yes Yes Yes -

6/28/00 9/5/00 11/8/00 12/21/00

NO. TDS-01-01 TDS-01-02 TDS-01-03 TDS-01-04 TDS-01-05 TDS-01-06 TDS-01-07 TDS-01-08 TDS-01-09 TDS-01-10 TDS-01-11 TDS-01-12 TDS-01-13 TDS-01-14 TDS-01-15 TDS-01-16 TDS-01-17 TDS-01-18 TDS-01-19 TDS-01-20 TDS-02-01 TDS-02-02 TDS-02-03 TDS-02-04 TDS-02-05 TDS-02-06 TDS-02-07 TDS-02-08 TDS-02-09 TDS-02-10 TDS-02-11 TDS-02-12 TDS-02-13

SAFETY REV TITLE ALERT Yes Falling Shim Report from Top Drive Dolly Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes YES Yes Yes Yes Yes B A D A A A A A Large Bore Washpipe Assemblies Falling Pin from PH-50 Pipehandler Link Tilt Adjustment Stop Mechanism Falling Outer Collar from PH-60 Pipehandler Dropped Jaw Pin on PH-85 Pipehandler TDS Rotating Head Assembly Locking Handle Link Tilt Assembly Pivot Pins Rotating Hook Adapter Bypass Check Valve Kit Link Tilt Clamp Base Failure and Chain Upgrade Falling Pin from Drill Pipe Elevator Link Clamp Clevis TDS-9S and 11S Guide Beams Cam Follower on 500 Ton Rotating Head Assy TDS-4 Maintenance Guides Rotating Hook Adapter Structural Modification Kit TDS IBOP Actuator Shell and Torque Arrestor Interference Operation of Link Tilt Assemblies Revised Make-Up Torque Values for AC Top Drive Drill String Load Carrying Components Falling Objects From PH-50 Pipehandler TDS Retract Dolly Stop Plates Screws Falling from PH-85 Pipehandler End Cap Falling from a Cam Follower Report of Sheared Gearcase to Main Body Fasteners on TDS-3S Damage to Hydraulic Link Tilt Operation of Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems Advise Users of Inspection Requirements Faulty Caliper Brake Pads Report of Falling Fasteners from PH-85 Pipehandler PH-100 Pipehandler Stabbing Guide Report of Falling Fastener from PH-50 Pipehandler Control Loop Attachment Links Temperature Alarm and Trip for TDS-8S with RTD Feedback Reliability of PH-100 Powered Rotating Link Adapter Assemblies

DATE REL. 2/12/01 2/27/01 10/15/02 4/2/01 4/25/01 5/2/01 5/11/01 9/26/01 7/12/01 12/04/01 5/29/03 10/3/01 11/8/01 11/15/01 11/16/01 11/16/01 11/20/01 12/5/01 12/6/01 12/21/01 3/13/02 5/27/03 4/26/02 5/17/02 10/25/02 5/31/02 6/20/02 7/7/03 7/3/02 8/2/02 9/3/02 10/3/02 10/10/02

EFFECTIVITY All Top Drives / Traveling Blocks with Retract Systems All Varco 4 Washpipe Assembly Users All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-50 Pipehandlers All Units with PH-60 or PH-85 Pipehandlers All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-60 Pipehandlers All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-85 Pipehandlers All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/PH-60, PH-85 & PH100 Pipe Handlers All Pneumatic Link Tilt Users Powered Rotating Hook Adapter (PRHA) All Top Drive Units with Standard (52) and Extended Reach (76) Link Tilt Assemblies All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-60 or PH-85 Pipehandlers All TDS-9S & -11S Top Drive Drilling Systems All Varco PH 60 & 85 Rotating Head Assemblies All TDS-4, -4H, and -4S Top Drive Drilling Systems All Powered Rotating Hook Adapter (PRHA) Assemblies All 650-Ton Top Drive Drilling Systems w/Landing Collar All Units with PH-60 or PH-85 Pipehandlers All AC Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-50 and PH100 Pipehandlers All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-50 Pipehandlers All Top Drives with Retract Dollies All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-85 Pipehandlers All TDS-9S and TDS-11S Top Drives with Cam Follower Type Carriages All Top Drive Drilling Systems PH-50, Ph-75 and PH-100 Pipehandler Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ PH-50/55/75/100 Pipehandlers PH-50 and PH-75 Pipehandlers Hydraulic Link Tilt Systems TDS-9S, -10S and -11S Top Drives All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ PH-85 Pipehandlers All PH-100 Pipehandlers All PH-50, -55, -60, -75, -85 and -100 Pipehandlers TDS with Auxiliary Electrical Service Loop Kit, Varco P/N 30157644 TDS-8S with GE Multilin RTD Monitor AC Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-100 Pipehandlers (Refer to Table on Page 4)

NO. TDS-02-14 TDS-02-15 TDS-02-16

SAFETY REV TITLE ALERT Yes Report of Falling Dust Plug/Cap from TDS-11SA During Drilling Operations Yes Reported Interference between PH-85 Pipehandler Link Tilt Assembly and Monkeyboard Yes Report of Falling Stop Tube from PH-85 Pipehandler Yes PH-50 and PH-75 Pipehandler Unclamp Speed Improvements Report of Roller Assembly Falling from PH-60 Pipehandler IBOP Actuator Shell Proper Setup for Siemens DB Choppers

DATE REL. 10/25/05 11/4/02 11/14/02

EFFECTIVITY All TDS-9SA, -10SA and -11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems All PH-60 and PH-85 Pipehandlers with Link Tilt Assemblies All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ PH-60 and PH-85 Pipehandlers All TDS-9SA, -11SAA and -11HP Top Drive Drilling Systems All Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ PH-60 Pipehandlers (Single Crank IBOP Design only All TDS-8SA, -9SA, -10SA & -11SA Top Drives with Varco Control Systems utilizing Siemens 70 series VFDs All Varco Becket Assemblies All Varco TDS-9SA, -10SA and -11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems w/ Type GG Drill Pipe Elevator Assemblies All TDS-4S Powered Rotating Head Assemblies All Varco IDS, TDS-9SA, -10SA and -11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-50, -55, -60, 75, -85 and PH-100 Pipehandlers TDS-11HP Top Drive Drilling Systems All PH-60 Pipehandlers PH-50, PH-75 and PH-100 Pipehandlers All TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems PH-85 Pipe Handlers Using Upper IBOP Quick Change Systems (P/N 127700) PH-50 and -75 Pipe Handlers Used with TDS-9SA and -11SA Top Drive Systems TDS-9SA and 11SA Top Drive Systems PH-60/PH-85 Pipe Handlers TDS-3H, -3S, -4H, -4S, -5 and -6S Top Drive Drilling Systems Electrical Package, TDS-9SA, TDS-11SA and TDS11HP TDS-11SA and 11HP Top Drives with PH-50/75 Pipehandlers TDS-3, TDS-3H, TDS-4H and TDS-5H Top Drives All PH-50, -60, -75, -85 and PH-100 Pipehandlers All TDS-9SA, TDS-10SA, and TDS-11S Top Drive Drilling Systems w/PH-50 Pipehandlers TDS-4S Units with the Remote Counterbalance (P/N 122549-100) TDS-9SA and TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems Digital Encoder Assembly 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 All Varco Top Drive Primary Load Carrying Components All Varco Top Drive Drilling Systems TDS-4S and TDS-8SA Oil Circulating Kits

TDS-02-17 TDS-02-18 TDS-03-01

12/13/02 12/13/02 1/16/03

TDS-03-02 TDS-03-03

Yes Yes

Report of Falling End Plate on Becket Assembly Report of Damaged Elevator Drill Pipe Assembly Possible Dowel Pin and Bolt Failures on Powered Rotating Head Assemblies Report of Sheared Hinge Joint Pin on TDS-11SA Guide Beam Assembly Potential Dropped Object from Link Tilt Intermediate Stop Release Cable Bumped/Broken Directional Control Valve Handle Sheared Hinge Pin on PH-60 Pipehandler Report of Stabbing Guide Falling from PH-50 Pipehandlers Report of Broken Fasteners on TDS-11SA Motor Housing Guard All Operators of PH-85 Upper IBOP Quick Change Systems All Top Drive Operators with PH-50 and PH-75 Pipe Handlers All Operators of TDS-9SA and TDS-11SA Top Drive Drilling Systems All PH-60 and PH-85 Pipe Handler Operators To Advise DC Top Drive Users of Motor Inspection Following Jarring To Advise Users of Revised Lube Pressure Switch Settings To Advise Users of Proper Setup and Capabilities of Link Tilt Installation of Incorrect Parts in Swivel/Bail Pin/Swivel Link Assemblies Torque Values for TDS Drill String Load Carrying Components Damaged Lower Guide Beam Tieback Link During Saver Sub Break Out Counterbalance Mounting Bolts Falling from a Top Drive Damage to Attachment Bolts on TDS-11SA Carriage Assembly Operation of AC Top Drives in Encoder Bypass Mode Secondary Retention of Pins & Fasteners on Top Drive Drilling Systems

1/17/03 1/20/03

TDS-03-04 TDS-03-05 TDS-03-06 TDS-03-07 TDS-03-08 TDS-03-09 TDS-03-10 TDS-03-11 TDS-03-12 TDS-03-13 TDS-03-14 TDS-03-15 TDS-03-16 TDS-03-17 TDS-03-18 TDS-03-19 TDS-03-20 TDS-03-21 TDS-03-22 TDS-03-23 TDS-03-24

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -

A A A A A

1/20/03 2/27/04 2/5/03 2/7/03 2/18/03 2/19/03 3/3/03 3/21/03 3/27/03 3/28/03 3/28/03 4/3/03 4/10/03 4/15/03 5/12/03 5/16/03 6/3/03 6/19/03 12/16/03 6/22/03 11/18/03

TDS-03-25 TDS-03-26 TDS-03-27

Magnetic Particle Inspection (MPI) Requirements Maintenance of Hydraulic Piston Accumulators Upgrade of TDS-4S and TDS-8SA Oil Circulating Systems

10/17/03 10/20/03 10/27/03

TDS-03-28 TDS-03-29 TDS-04-01 TDS-04-02

Yes Yes Yes

A -

Periodic Lubrication of TDS-9SA and -11SA AC Drilling Motors Falling Extension Spring from PH-85 Pipe Handler Stabbing Guide Assembly Sheared Retaining Pin on Torque Arrestor Roller Assembly Failure Resulting in a Dropped Cam Follower from the IBOP External Crank Assembly Inductive Voltage Buildup on AC Top Drive Service Loops Falling Stabilizer Liner on PH-75 Pipehandler Performance Update on Washpipe Assemblies

11/21/03 12/2/03 2/20/04 2/20/04

TDS-9SA and -11SA Motor Housing Assemblies All Top Drive Drilling Systems with PH-85 Pipe Handlers TDS Torque Arrestor Assemblies (P/N 90471, 90471-1 and 90471-2) External Crank Assembly (P/N 98898)

TDS-04-03 TDS-04-04 TDS-04-05

Yes -

2/23/04 3/29/04 4/8/04

Power Service Loop Assemblies Clamp Cylinder Assembly, PH-75 (P/N 30157287) Varco Washpipe Assemblies