003992968

TUBE,SAYBOLT VISCOSIMETER

NiiN: 003992968

NSN: 6630-00-399-2968

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$418.09

Avg. Price per Unit

172

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai executed a criticality analysis of NiiN 003992968, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the FMS - KNOX CLASS FF. NiiN 003992968, also known as NSN: 6630-00-399-2968, is a TUBE,SAYBOLT VISCOSIMETER. Despite being formally designated as obsolete, it can still be sourced from a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. This part has a production lead time of 172 days and an average price per unit of $418.09.

Information about NiiN 003992968, 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
CENTRAL SCIENTIFIC CO EDUCATIONAL	11273	27846A
Koehler Instrument Company, Inc.	23035	K22010, K22009, K22030, K22020
MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS	--	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE2DS21D0002	$1,140	4	7/8/22
SPM2DS07V0815	$1,369	2	4/24/07
--	--	--	--

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 003992968?

NiiN 003992968, known as a TUBE, SAYBOLT VISCOSIMETER, is a critical component with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs available. It is essential for nine major weapon systems, and since it is sourced from either one or very few suppliers, it presents a challenge for program managers who need to guard against obsolescence and supply risk. To address this, they often depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted for their needs. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model trained on our extensive NiiN and NSN technical database to create a multi-factor similarity score, enabling more efficient management of parts supply and diversifying the supply chain for vital national security programs.To explore more about how our AI-based tools can provide analytical insights for part and supplier alternatives, click Learn More below. Discover how Ark's solution can help enhance your supply chain management and protect your critical programs from potential disruptions.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 003992968

Property	Details
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION	C/O BRASS TUBE,STAINLESS STEEL UNIVERSAL ORIFICE,STAINLESS STEEL FUROL ORIFICE,WRENCH
UNIT OF ISSUE CUBE	0.248 CUBIC FEET
ITEM NAME	TUBE,SAYBOLT VISCOSIMETER
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 003992968

Name	Designator Code
FMS - KNOX CLASS FF	JRN
FMS - NEWPORT CLASS LST	JWN
FORD CLASS CARRIERS	D3N
9 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 003992968

27846A, 74981, K22010, K22009, K22030, K22020, MILV36402

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