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.

Products covered by this specification apply only to applications within casing or tubing. Products covered by other API specifications, such as API 19OH or 19LH, are not covered by this specification. Installation and maintenance of these products are outside the scope of this specification. Within this specification, the term "product" is used to indicate both packers and bridge plugs.

API MONOGRAM PROGRAM EFFECTIVE DATE:
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022