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API 613 - Post Mechanical Run Test - Casing Leak Test requirements

Thread starter inspect58
Start date Nov 3, 2023

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Nov 3, 2023

inspect58

Mechanical

After an API 613 Mechanical Run Test (Gear Box), disassembly inspection, and reassembly, does API specify a case tightness test? Most gear box manufacturers do this, however I'm just curious if this is an API 613 requirement. I can find the requirement in API 613.
Thanks.