003166546

NUT,SELF-LOCKING,PLATE

NiiN: 003166546

NSN: 5310-00-316-6546

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$5.24

Avg. Price per Unit

383

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 003166546 – an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems like the 485L TACS. Known as NSN: 5310-00-316-6546, this component is a NUT,SELF-LOCKING,PLATE. Officially obsolete and supplied by a limited number of vendors, it has no designated interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. With a production lead time of 383 days and an average unit cost of $5.24, the availability and sourcing of NiiN 003166546 are notably constrained.

Information about NiiN 003166546, 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
Aircraft Hardware West	3CUA9	--
Apollo Aerospace Components LLC	360	--
Boeing Distribution Services Defense LLC	3G1W3	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE5EJ21V0903	$9,600	1,920	11/9/20
SPE5E319V022P	$6,375	850	8/19/19
SPE5EM18V7153	$6,171	732	8/3/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 003166546?

NiiN 003166546, known as a self-locking plate nut, is a vital component in seven crucial weapon systems, despite the absence of any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Given its sourcing constraints, program managers often turn to comparable NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive NiiN and NSN technical database, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. This tool can help you manage parts supply more effectively and diversify your supply chain for essential national security programs.To learn more about how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can benefit your program, click "Learn More" below. Explore how Ark's solution can enhance your supply chain management and ensure operational readiness for critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 003166546

Property	Details
MOUNTING HOLE DIAMETER	0.098 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.103 INCHES MAXIMUM
NUT STYLE	PLATE
SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA	76301-ST3-521 MANUFACTURERS STANDARD
27 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 003166546

Name	Designator Code
485L TACS	31F
AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15	19F
AIRCRAFT, F-16	26F
7 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 003166546

F1042923, F3978232, ST3M521A32

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