1. API 16A June 2017 Specification for Drill-through Equipment
16A Chair: Leonard Childers
16A Vice-Chair Nicolas (Nic) Arteaga

2. Current Status
16A 4th edition published in April 2017, will become effective October 1, 2017
Errata revision expected in 3rd Qtr, 2017
4th edition Addendum expected in first half of 2018
5th edition revision planned to be released in 2022

3. Active Work Groups
Annex that provides requirements for HPHT equipment - Jim Raney
Rating of drill-through equipment that accounts for effects of differential pressure - Chris Johnson
Elastomer quality requirements - Bill Carbaugh
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4. Planned Work Groups Improve shear ram validation (JVW, MW)
Close on flow (JVW, MW)
Hydraulic connectors (JK)
Ram Position Indicators (CJ, MG)
Improved Marking longevity (NA)
Bolting (HP)
Forgings (HP)
NACE requirements
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