001713321

CONNECTING LINK,RIGID

NiiN: 001713321

NSN: 3040-00-171-3321

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$2k

Avg. Price per Unit

390

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis on NiiN 001713321, which is an outdated part linked to ongoing national security initiatives and weapon systems, including the HELICOPTER, CH-53 D/E. Known as NSN: 3040-00-171-3321, this CONNECTING LINK, RIGID is officially marked obsolete and can be sourced from only a few suppliers. It has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, requires a production lead time of 390 days, and costs an average of $2k per unit.

Details about NiiN 001713321, such as the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, are outlined in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Beta Engineering, Inc.	33436	--
Macor Inc	2A269	6.53E+12
Master Research & Manufacturing, Inc.	9U245	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A122G0005	$6,186	2	6/23/22
SPRPA117GC101	$9,462	4	2/18/22
SPRPA117GC101	$26,019	11	2/18/22

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 001713321?

NiiN 001713321, identified as a CONNECTING LINK, RIGID, is a non-interchangeable and non-substitutable part that plays a crucial role in three key weapon systems. Due to its limited sourcing options, program managers who depend on NiiN 001713321 often seek similar NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a sophisticated AI learning model that has been trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, providing a multi-factor similarity score. This enables more effective parts supply management and helps diversify the supply chain for essential national security programs.Explore Ark's AI-powered tools to discover how you can better navigate part and supplier alternatives to enhance your supply chain resilience. Click "Learn More" below to access detailed information and see how our advanced analytical solutions can support your critical operations.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 001713321

Property	Details
SPECIAL FEATURES	BODY HAS THRU HOLE,0.500 IN.DIA,CENTERED BETWEEN END HOLES
BODY WIDTH	1.000 INCHES NOMINAL
ITEM NAME	CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
8 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 001713321

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 001713321

6.53E+12

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