001596858

GEAR,OUTPUT,FUEL CONTROL

NiiN: 001596858

NSN: 3040-00-159-6858

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$1k

Avg. Price per Unit

442

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 001596858, an obsolete part linked with current national security programs and weapon systems, specifically the CH-53 D/E helicopter. This part, also known as NSN: 3040-00-159-6858 and typically referred to as a GEAR, OUTPUT, FUEL CONTROL, has been officially marked as obsolete. It can only be sourced from a handful of suppliers, with no known interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 001596858 is approximately 442 days, and the average cost per unit stands at $1,000.

Information about NiiN 001596858, 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
Brown Helicopter, Inc.	5V361	--
IGW SYSTEMS INC	93828	6.54E+12
International Gear Corporation	0FTZ8	6.54E+12

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A523P1732	$2,491	1	1/13/23
SPE4A521P3189	$3,978	2	3/9/21
SPE4A620PK563	$9,945	5	6/16/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 001596858?

NiiN 001596858 – a GEAR, OUTPUT, FUEL CONTROL – has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it plays a crucial role in three critical weapon systems. Given that this part is available from one or few sources, program managers must often depend on similar NiiNs to mitigate 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 multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to streamline your parts supply management and enhance the resilience of your supply chain for key national security programs.Click "Learn More" below to explore how our AI-enabled analytical tools can provide comprehensive insights into part and supplier alternatives. Discover how Ark can help you effectively navigate supply chain challenges and ensure the continuity of your critical projects.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 001596858

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	GEAR,OUTPUT,FUEL CONTROL
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION	STEEL,2.787 IN. LG,1.437 IN. OD
--	--
2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 001596858

Name	Designator Code
HELICOPTER, CH-53 D/E	41N
HELICOPTER, MH-53E	CFN
HELICOPTERS CH-53	EAN
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 001596858

6.54E+12

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