004346001

SHEET,METAL

NiiN: 004346001

NSN: 9535-00-434-6001

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$822.18

Avg. Price per Unit

321

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 004346001, an obsolete part linked to ongoing national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). NiiN 004346001, officially labeled as NSN: 9535-00-434-6001, is a SHEET,METAL. Despite its obsolescence and availability from a limited number of suppliers, it has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 004346001 is 321 days, and the average cost per unit is $822.18.

Information about NiiN 004346001, 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
American Society For Testing And Materials	81346	B152, ASTMB152
FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC	81348	QQC576
Mastersource Co, Inc	0TB20	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE8E423PQ159	$2,943	3	11/30/22
SPE8EG20V0109	$2,962	4	11/20/19
SPE8EG19V0910	$3,008	4	5/10/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004346001?

NiiN 004346001 – a SHEET, METAL – has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it remains an essential component in five critical weapon systems. With its availability restricted to one or a few sources, program managers must depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted into their programs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on our extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to create a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to enhance parts supply management and diversify your supply chain for crucial national security initiatives.Click Learn More below to find out how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can provide you with the insights and flexibility needed to maintain your program's operational readiness. Discover how Ark's innovative solutions can empower your supply chain strategy and ensure the uninterrupted availability of critical components.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004346001

Property	Details
BASIC SHAPE STYLE	SOLID
ITEM NAME	SHEET,METAL
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION	ASTM B152 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
10 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004346001

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F)	VUN
5 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004346001

10164392, ASTMB152, B152, QQC576

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