scope:

This specification provides requirements and guidelines for packers and bridge plugs as defined herein for use in the petroleum and natural gas industry. This specification provides requirements for the functional specification and technical specification, including design, design verification and validation, materials, documentation and data control, repair, shipment, and storage. In addition, products covered by this specification apply only to applications within a conduit. Installation and maintenance of these products are outside the scope of this specification.

This specification includes the following annexes:

- Annex A: Use of API Monogram by Licensees;

- Annex B: Requirements for HPHT Environment Equipment;

- Annex C: Requirements for HPHT Environment Operational Tools;

- Annex D: External Flow Testing Requirements.