003067431

NIPPLE,TUBE

NiiN: 003067431

NSN: 4730-00-306-7431

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$400.24

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis of NiiN 003067431, an obsolete part crucial to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the AH-1Z helicopter. Known also as NSN: 4730-00-306-7431, this NIPPLE, TUBE, while officially marked obsolete, can be sourced from a limited group of suppliers. There is one designated interchangeable or substitutable NiiN for this part. The production lead time for NiiN 003067431 is 11 days, with an average cost per unit of $400.24.

Information about NiiN 003067431, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Aerofit, LLC	30974	AFT8066, AFP2372D06
Bell Textron Inc.	97499	1101451
Designed Metal Connections, Inc.	14798	D97726

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M823P1493	$16,250	13	4/3/23
SPEWA623P0033	$125	1	11/8/22
SPM7M311M2882	$48	1	2/28/11

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 003067431?

NiiN 003067431, a NIPPLE, TUBE, is a crucial component required in four essential weapon systems. Despite having one official interchangeable or substitutable NiiN, this part's availability is often limited to a single or few sources. To mitigate obsolescence and supply risk, program managers in charge of these systems rely on similar NiiNs that can be adapted as alternatives. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a bespoke AI learning model, meticulously trained on an extensive NiiN and NSN technical information database, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, program managers can manage their parts supply more efficiently and diversify their supply chain for critical national security initiatives.Discover how Ark's AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can enhance your supply chain strategy and minimize risks associated with part availability. Click "Learn More" below to access detailed information about our innovative solutions and how they can support your mission-critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 003067431

Property	Details
LEG LENGTH	0.556 INCHES NOMINAL 2ND END
CONNECTION STYLE	FLARED (TUBE) ALL ENDS
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION	QQ-A-225/6 OR T851 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE OVERALL
18 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 003067431

Name	Designator Code
AH-1Z HELICOPTER	51N
AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15	19F
AIRCRAFT, THUNDERBOLT II, A-10	24F
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 003067431

05040606, 110145, 1101451, 34516, 346981, AFP2372D06, AFT8066, AP269006, D97726, ST7M2866D, ST7M286, ST7M2866D

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