002526843

RING,RETAINING

NiiN: 002526843

NSN: 5325-00-252-6843

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$4.51

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 002526843, an obsolete part tied to ongoing national security projects and weapon systems like the AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130. NiiN 002526843, known by NSN: 5325-00-252-6843, is a RING,RETAINING. Officially marked as obsolete, it is available from a limited group of suppliers and has one interchangeable or substitutable NiiN. The production lead time for NiiN 002526843 is 68 days, with an average unit price of $4.51.

Information on NiiN 002526843, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Arlo Corporation	9R205	--
CU ENTERPRISES, LTD.	0W778	--
FRANKLIN SOUTHERN MANUFACTURING LLC	7E0D2	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE5EN19D0007	$273	20	3/8/23
SPE5EN19D0007	$37	3	5/31/22
SPE5EN19D0007	$298	24	4/25/22

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002526843?

NiiN 002526843 – a RING, RETAINING – is an integral component in three essential weapon systems, but it has limited availability with only one official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Program managers handling systems that depend on NiiN 002526843 often turn to comparable NiiNs to address the issues of obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a cutting-edge AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to produce a detailed multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, managers can better handle parts supplies and enhance their supply chains for vital national security projects.Discover the significant advantages our AI-driven tools offer in identifying and managing part and supplier alternatives. Click "Learn More" below to explore how Ark's powerful analytical capabilities can streamline your supply chain management and ensure the longevity of your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002526843

Property	Details
MAJOR THICKNESS	0.062 INCHES NOMINAL
MATERIAL	STEEL
INSIDE DIAMETER	1.446 INCHES NOMINAL
12 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002526843

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130	06F
AIRCRAFT, PHANTOM F-4	02F
AIRCRAFT, STRATOLIFTER C/KC-135	05F
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002526843

5102156MD, MS166301156

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