001634212

HOUSING,DRIVE,GEAR BOX

NiiN: 001634212

NSN: 1615-00-163-4212

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$5k

Avg. Price per Unit

180

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 001634212, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapons systems, including various models of the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18 and the GROWLER. Identified also as NSN: 1615-00-163-4212, this part is a HOUSING, DRIVE, GEAR BOX. Officially designated as obsolete, it is only available from a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 180 days and costs an average of $5k per unit.

Details about NiiN 001634212, such as the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and its recent procurement history, are provided in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Precision Gear Industries LLC	21540	--
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation	78286	6535111570101, 6535111570102
Transaero, Inc.	27541	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A721P7908	$13,790	2	4/14/21
SPE4A721P3368	$27,580	4	12/17/20
SPE4A720P0498	$37,454	6	11/22/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 001634212?

NiiN 001634212 – a HOUSING,DRIVE,GEAR BOX – lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs and is essential for five critical weapon systems. With its availability limited to one or a few sources, program managers dealing with this part depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to their needs to counteract 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 produce a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to better manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for vital national security programs.Explore the capabilities of our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools by clicking Learn More below. Discover how Ark can help you enhance supply chain resilience and ensure the continuity of critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 001634212

Property	Details
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION	6.500 IN DIA,4.731 IN W
ITEM NAME	HOUSING,DRIVE,GEAR BOX
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 001634212

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
HELICOPTER, CH-53 D/E	41N
5 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 001634212

6535111570101, 6535111570102

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