003231077

COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL

NiiN: 003231077

NSN: 5985-00-323-1077

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$2k

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai executed a criticality analysis on NiiN 003231077, an obsolete part tied to ongoing national security initiatives and weapon systems such as the F/A-18 AIRCRAFT series, including variants A through D, E/F, and G (GROWLER). This part, also known by its NSN: 5985-00-323-1077, is a COUPLER,DIRECTIONAL. Despite its obsolescence, it is still obtainable through a few suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. NiiN 003231077 boasts a short production lead time of just 1 day and carries an average unit cost of $2k.

Information about NiiN 003231077, 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
CU ENTERPRISES, LTD.	0W778	--
Microwave Filter Company, Inc.	27834	5963
Raytheon Company	49956	4433781

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M521PD012	$1,621	1	5/25/21
SPE7M515M2717	$12,300	6	12/15/14
SPM7M911M3999	$3,900	2	5/25/11

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 003231077?

NiiN 003231077, known as a COUPLER, DIRECTIONAL, lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but remains a vital component in four crucial weapon systems. Due to its limited availability through specific sources, program managers must rely on adaptable similar NiiNs to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom 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, you can more effectively manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for essential national security programs.Discover how Ark's AI-enabled tools can help you find part and supplier alternatives to streamline your supply chain management. Learn more about the benefits and features of our advanced analytical tools by clicking the Learn More button below. Boost your program's resilience and ensure the continuous availability of critical components.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 003231077

Property	Details
OVERALL WIDTH	1.937 INCHES NOMINAL
TERMINAL FITTING CONTROLLING AGENCY	RAYTHEON COMPANY
OVERALL HEIGHT	0.374 INCHES NOMINAL
7 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 003231077

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 003231077

4433781, 5963

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