003212266

COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL

NiiN: 003212266

NSN: 5985-00-321-2266

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$5k

Avg. Price per Unit

184

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 003212266 – an obsolete part linked to vital national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). NiiN 003212266, also known as NSN: 5985-00-321-2266, is a COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL. It is officially marked as obsolete, available through a limited number of suppliers, and has no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. NiiN 003212266 has a production lead time of 184 days and costs an average of $5k per unit.

Details about NiiN 003212266, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, relevant critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history, are provided in the tables below.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Empire Avionics Corp.	1BRS6	--
Raytheon Company	49956	4434261
RAYTHEON COMPANY	54X10	4434261

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M521P3841	$21,235	3	3/1/21
SPE7M518V6108	$28,875	5	3/15/18
SPE7M518V4965	$28,975	5	2/16/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 003212266?

NiiN 003212266, classified as a COUPLER, DIRECTIONAL, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is essential for four critical weapon systems. Due to its limited sourcing, program managers turn to similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool harnesses a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to produce a comprehensive similarity score. Use Ark to streamline parts management and enhance supply chain diversity for essential national security programs.Explore how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can revolutionize your supply chain management. Click "Learn More" below for detailed insights into how Ark can help you tackle supply challenges and ensure operational readiness with cutting-edge technology.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 003212266

Property	Details
POWER LOSS IN DECIBELS	20
ITEM NAME	COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL
IDENTIFYING NUMBER	TERMINAL FITTING PART NO. 373414-1
10 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 003212266

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, PROWLER EA-6B	45N
EA-18G (GROWLER)	Z5N
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 003212266

443426, 4434261

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