002321879

SHEET,METAL

NiiN: 002321879

NSN: 9535-00-232-1879

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$188.79

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 002321879, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems, such as the AIRCRAFT AIRLIFTER C-17A. Identified also by NSN: 9535-00-232-1879, this SHEET,METAL part is officially marked obsolete and is accessible through a limited number of suppliers. There are no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs for this component. The part has a production lead time of 33 days and costs an average of $188.79 per unit.

Information about NiiN 002321879, 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
Charleston Aluminum, LLC	34FP9	--
Electric Boat Corporation	96169	24810129
FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC	81348	QQA2508

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE8E520D0008	$2,355	15	12/29/21
SPE8E922PQ017	$10,274	37	11/10/21
SPE8E520D0008	$923	2	9/16/21

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002321879?

NiiN 002321879 – classified as a SHEET, METAL – is an essential component incorporated into 14 key weapon systems, despite having zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to its limited availability from single or restricted sources, program managers must oversee segments that depend on NiiN 002321879 by finding adaptable similar NiiNs to reduce the risks posed by obsolescence and supply chain vulnerabilities. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a proprietary AI learning model, leveraging a comprehensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to produce a multifactor similarity score. By incorporating Ark into your process, you can more effectively manage part supplies and diversify your supply chain for crucial national security programs.Explore how our AI-enabled tool can provide invaluable alternatives for parts and suppliers, enhancing your program's resilience against supply chain disruptions. Click Learn More below to discover how Ark's innovative solutions can empower your operations and ensure the continuity of critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002321879

Property	Details
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION	AMS-QQ-A-250/8 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
NONDEFINITIVE SPEC/STD DATA	H34 TEMPER
MATERIAL	ALUMINUM ALLOY 5052
12 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002321879

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, AIRLIFTER C-17A	DTF
AIRCRAFT, AWACS, E-3A	25F
AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15	19F
14 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002321879

24810129, AMS4017, AMSQQA2508, QQA2508

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