000721968

TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL

NiiN: 000721968

NSN: 4710-00-072-1968

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$4k

Avg. Price per Unit

521

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 000721968, an obsolete part tied to ongoing national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, GALAXY C-5. Identified as NSN: 4710-00-072-1968, this part is a TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL. Officially marked as obsolete, it is available from a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. With a production lead time of 521 days and an average unit cost of $4k, NiiN 000721968 represents a significant logistical challenge.

Information about NiiN 000721968, including 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
Aero Engineering & Manufacturing Co, LLC	17772	3895381
Aerometals, Inc.	32664	--
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION	98897	3895381, 3895389

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M423P2428	$27,110	5	4/12/23
SPE4A113G0007	$9,004	4	7/31/13
SPMWA613M0244	$760	1	2/15/13

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 000721968?

NiiN 000721968, identified as a TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL, lacks official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is essential for seven critical weapon systems. As it's only available from a limited number of sources, program managers must often look for similar NiiNs to adapt to their needs, thereby mitigating risks related to obsolescence and supply. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model, drawing from our extensive NiiN and NSN technical database, to create a multi-factor similarity score. With Ark, you can enhance parts management and diversify the supply chain for vital national security projects.Eager to learn how Ark can revolutionize your supply chain management? Our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools provide innovative solutions to streamline your processes and ensure the reliability of your critical systems. Click "Learn More" below for detailed information on how our technology can benefit your program.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 000721968

Property	Details
TUBING MATERIAL	ALUMINUM ALLOY, WW-T-787, TEMPER O-CANCELED
ITEM NAME	TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL
SPECIAL FEATURES	WW-T-787 TEMP-O, 5052-0 TUBE MATERIAL; P/N 389538-3 D3.5 X L12.0 IN.; P/N 389538-5 D3.0 X L4.0 IN.; P/N 389538-7 D1.0 X L3.0 IN.
5 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 000721968

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, GALAXY C-5	11F
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130	06F
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130F	58N
7 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 000721968

3895381, 3895389

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