002859342

SPACER,SPECIAL SHAPED

NiiN: 002859342

NSN: 5365-00-285-9342

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$4.18

Avg. Price per Unit

126

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis on NiiN 002859342, an obsolete part linked to ongoing national security initiatives and vital weapon systems such as the EAGLE F-15 aircraft. Known formally as NSN: 5365-00-285-9342, this SPACER,SPECIAL SHAPED is now categorized as obsolete and is sourced from a limited number of suppliers, with no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 002859342 is 126 days, with an average unit price of $4.18.

Information about NiiN 002859342, 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
Basic Rubber and Plastics Co.	6K404	--
Kirkhill Inc.	75345	ST9M3991
MARINER MARKETING CORP	4J975	ST9M3991

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A722P8699	$8,105	114	4/14/22
SPE4A618PB194	$934	14	3/1/18
SPE4A616MJ486	$2,087	838	8/15/16

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 002859342?

NiiN 002859342 – known as a SPACER, SPECIAL SHAPED – has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs and is a crucial component in seven essential weapon systems. Since this part is sourced from limited suppliers, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to prevent obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a specialized AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to provide a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to better manage your parts supply and diversify your supply chain for vital national security projects.Click Learn More below to discover how our AI-enabled analytical tools for part and supplier alternatives can help you maintain resilience and adaptability in your supply chain management. Explore how leveraging advanced technology can ensure the seamless operation of your critical systems and mitigate the risks associated with limited sourcing.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 002859342

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	SPACER,SPECIAL SHAPED
--	--
--	--
1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 002859342

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15	19F
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HARRIER AV-8B	55N
7 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 002859342

10118477, ST9M399, ST9M3991

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