000969302

COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT

NiiN: 000969302

NSN: 4730-00-096-9302

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$3k

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 000969302, which is an obsolete part integral to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the F-16 aircraft. Designated NSN: 4730-00-096-9302, this component is identified as a COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT. This part is officially obsolete, accessible through only a few suppliers, and lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 000969302 is 80 days, with the average cost per unit standing at $3,000.

Information on NiiN 000969302, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, related parts and components, critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
AVIARMS SUPPORT CORP.	58985	--
Bearing Engineers, Inc.	5341	LECR205D8
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION	97942	580R558H12

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M322P2420	$11,064	3	4/15/22
SPE7M422P0735	$11,064	3	12/14/21
SPE7M320P5598	$3,858	3	9/9/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 000969302?

NiiN 000969302, a COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Despite this, it remains an essential component in four critical weapon systems. As this part is sourced through one or few suppliers, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to their needs to reduce obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to create a comprehensive similarity score. Use Ark to streamline your parts supply and enhance your supply chain management for vital national security programs.Explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools for more detailed insights and effective strategies. Click Learn More below to discover how Ark can assist in diversifying your supply chain and managing critical components with greater efficiency and confidence.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 000969302

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	COUPLING HALF,QUICK DISCONNECT
--	--
--	--
1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 000969302

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F-16	26F
AIRCRAFT, PHANTOM F-4	02F
SPECIAL, AIRCRAFT, SPACECRAFT, VEHICLE, PODS	POF
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 000969302

580R558H12, LECR205D8

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