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    1) A potential safety issue was identified where loss of gear selection feedback on certain Amphion drawworks control systems could result in over-travel of the traveling assembly and contact with personnel and equipment on the drill floor. 2) The issue was caused by loss or failure of the high gear selection proximity switch generating a Category 2 stop that may allow excessive travel depending on conditions. 3) NOV recommends immediately checking affected rigs listed in Appendix A and contacting a NOV service center to request a software update to address the issue while ensuring proper functioning of proximity sensors.

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    1) A potential safety issue was identified where loss of gear selection feedback on certain Amphion drawworks control systems could result in over-travel of the traveling assembly and contact with personnel and equipment on the drill floor. 2) The issue was caused by loss or failure of the high gear selection proximity switch generating a Category 2 stop that may allow excessive travel depending on conditions. 3) NOV recommends immediately checking affected rigs listed in Appendix A and contacting a NOV service center to request a software update to address the issue while ensuring proper functioning of proximity sensors.

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    Product Bulletin No.: 10705461-PIB Amphion Drawworks Control Systems

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    1) A potential safety issue was identified where loss of gear selection feedback on certain Amphion drawworks control systems could result in over-travel of the traveling assembly and contact with personnel and equipment on the drill floor. 2) The issue was caused by loss or failure of the high gear selection proximity switch generating a Category 2 stop that may allow excessive travel depending on conditions. 3) NOV recommends immediately checking affected rigs listed in Appendix A and contacting a NOV service center to request a software update to address the issue while ensuring proper functioning of proximity sensors.

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    Product Bulletin No.

    : 10705461-PIB
    Rev 01
    Amphion Drawworks Control Systems
    Date: Nov 29, 2012

    Subject: Amphion Drawworks Control Systems

    Product: DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H

    Affected
    Assemblies: Reference Appendix A – Affected Rigs

    Objective: To advise affected NOV customers of a potential safety concern in the event of
    loss of gear selection feedback.

    Issue: NOV has been advised of an incident where a Loss of Gear Selection feedback
    initiated a Category 2 Stop condition resulting in over-travel where the travelling
    assembly contacted the drill floor.

    Loss or Failure of the High Gear Selection Proximity Switch generates a


    Category 2 stop of the drawworks, which may result in excessive travel
    depending on the elevation and velocity of the traveling assembly while the
    drawworks control system takes action. It is possible that the travelling
    assemblies may come into contact with personnel and equipment on the drill
    floor in these circumstances.

    This condition may result in death, bodily injury or property damage if not
    immediately addressed.

    Solution: NOV recommends customers to immediately review the affected list of rigs
    within Appendix A. If affected, customers should contact their local National
    Oilwell Varco (NOV) Service Center to request an updated software release. In
    the interim period, NOV recommends that the high and low gear proximity
    sensors are checked for security, correct installation and functionality.

    © 2012 National Oilwell Varco 10705461-PIB


    Rev 01
    Page 1 of 3
    Operators should also refer to previous NOV Product Information Bulletins and Safety Alerts at
    http://www.nov.com/drilling for additional information related to this issue and information
    regarding safe operation, maintenance, and inspection criteria.

    Please contact your local National Oilwell Varco (NOV) Service Center if you have any
    questions regarding this safety alert.

    © 2012 National Oilwell Varco 10705461-PIB


    Rev 01
    Page 2 of 3
    Appendix A – Affected Rigs

    Customer Rig Drawworks Model


    Patterson 251 (Drake 1) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    252 (Drake 2) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    253 (Drake 3) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    254 (Drake 4) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    255 (Drake 5) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    256 (Drake 6) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    257 (Drake 7) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    258 (Drake 8) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    259 (Drake 9) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    260 (Drake 10) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    261 (Drake 11) DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H
    Archer Drake 12 DSGD-375-1500-28-56-12L-6H

    © 2012 National Oilwell Varco 10705461-PIB


    Rev 01
    Page 3 of 3

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