000684602

MUFFLER,EXHAUST

NiiN: 000684602

NSN: 2990-00-068-4602

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$4k

Avg. Price per Unit

120

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 000684602, an obsolete part tied to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the AIRCRAFT, C-2A (REPROCURED). This part, also known as NSN: 2990-00-068-4602, is a MUFFLER, EXHAUST. Despite being formally marked as obsolete, it remains available through a limited number of suppliers and has no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 000684602 is approximately 120 days, with the average price per unit at $4k.

Information about NiiN 000684602, such as the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
AR BEE CORP	52993	ABT9225
Brighton Cromwell, LLC	3NNX8	ABT9225
CUMMINS FILTRATION INC	76700	9225, T9225

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L020V5067	$4,275	1	4/16/20
SPE7L020V3326	$4,000	1	2/19/20
SPE7L019V3980	$4,000	1	3/14/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 000684602?

NiiN 000684602, an exhaust muffler, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it plays a vital role in 19 critical weapon systems. With this part being sourced from limited suppliers, program managers for these systems often depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI model, utilizing an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details to produce a multi-factor similarity score. Ark enables more efficient parts supply management and supply chain diversification for essential national security programs.For detailed insights on how our AI-enabled tools can optimize your part and supplier alternatives, click Learn More below. Discover how Ark's advanced analytics can enhance your supply chain resilience and ensure the continuity of critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 000684602

Property	Details
OUTLET PROJECTION LENGTH	2.500 INCHES NOMINAL 1ST OUTLET2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
MUFFLER DESIGN	MULTIPASS W/INTEGRAL SPARK ARRESTOR
OUTLET LOCATION	CENTRALLY LOCATED IN END SECTION OF BODY OPPOSITE INLET END 1ST OUTLET
17 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 000684602

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, C-2A (REPROCURED)	BPN
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HARRIER AV-8B	55N
19 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 000684602

62A100C5001, 9225, ABT9225, T9225

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