本标准规定了每一级检查所需的检查、检查程序以及所用钻杆元件的测试。在本标准中，钻杆元件包括钻杆主体、钻具接头、旋转带肩接头、钻铤、重型钻杆和钻杆元件的连接端。本标准还规定了检验人员的资格、检验方法和仪器校准的说明，以及各种检验方法的标准化程序。其中包括缺陷评估和检查钻杆元件的标记。本标准提供了缺陷评估信息、已检查钻杆元件的标记以及原始设备制造商专用工具检查所需的最低信息要求。

This standard specifies the required inspection for each level of inspection, procedures for the inspection, and testing of used drill stem elements. For the purposes of this standard, drill stem elements include drill pipe body, tool joints, rotary shouldered connections, drill collar, heavy weight drill pipe, and the connecting ends of drill stem elements.This standard also specifies the qualification of inspection personnel, a description of inspection methods and apparatus calibration, and standardization procedures for various inspection methods. The evaluation of imperfections and the marking of inspected drill stem elements is included.This standard provides information for the evaluation of imperfections, the marking of inspected drill stem elements, and the requirements regarding the minimum information needed for the inspection of original equipment manufacturers' specialized tools.