002494203

VALVE,ANGLE

NiiN: 002494203

NSN: 4820-00-249-4203

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$47.73

Avg. Price per Unit

104

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 002494203, a now-obsolete part tied to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCH BRIDGE (M60A1 & M48A5). Identified also as NSN: 4820-00-249-4203, this item is a VALVE,ANGLE. Currently categorized as obsolete, it is offered by a limited number of suppliers and has no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 002494203 is set at 104 days, with an average unit cost of $47.73.

Information concerning NiiN 002494203, encompassing the list of manufacturers and suppliers, related parts and components, associated critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Brandamar, Inc.	068D8	--
CECOM LR CENTER	97403	13211E7842
DRAGON VALVES, INC.	97399	5903

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7MC22P0696	$3,298	48	10/19/21
SPE7MC21P1712	$6,000	100	1/20/21
SPE7MC18P2182	$2,432	66	1/24/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002494203?

NiiN 002494203 – a VALVE, ANGLE – has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is an essential component in three critical weapon systems. Given that this part is available through very few sources, program managers for projects dependent on NiiN 002494203 look to similar NiiNs that can be adapted for their needs to address issues of obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model trained on our extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information to produce a multi-factor similarity score. Utilize Ark for more efficient parts supply management and to diversify your supply chain, ensuring the stability of critical national security programs.Interested in learning how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can support your program? Click Learn More below to discover detailed information and insights on how Ark can help maintain the reliability of your supply chain and enhance your parts management strategy.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002494203

Property	Details
BONNET ATTACHMENT METHOD	THREADED
BONNET TYPE	INSIDE SCREW
VALVE OPERATION METHOD	MANUAL
18 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002494203

Name	Designator Code
ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCH BRIDGE (M60A1 & M48A5)	FTA
BRIDGE ARMOR VEHICLE LAUNCHER (AVLB) - MODEL M60A1	UJM
JOINT ASSAULT BRIDGE SYSTEM	JZA
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002494203

13211E7842, 5903, D78845826

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