API Spec 8C PDF

This specification provides general principles and specifies requirements for design, manufacture, and testing of new hoisting equipment suitable for use in drilling and production operations and for replacement primary load-carrying components of such equipment manufactured subsequent to the publication of this specification.

The specification establishes requirements for two product specification levels (PSLs). These two PSL designations define different levels of technical requirements. All the requirements of Section 4 through Section 11 are applicable to PSL 1 unless specifically identified as PSL 2. PSL 2 includes all the requirements of PSL 1 plus the additional practices stated herein.