Definition(s)
Technical Authority
Competent and technically qualified person or organization with evidence to demonstrate the expertise, skills, and experience regarding design, quality, and manufacturing processes necessary to perform the required verification(s).
Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards
Technical Authority
A competent and technically qualified person or organization with evidence to demonstrate the expertise, skills, and experience regarding quality and manufacturing processes necessary to perform the required verification(s).
Source: API Specification 20E, Alloy and Carbon Steel Bolting for Use in the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries, Second Edition, February 2017. Global Standards