004405374

SHAFT ASSEMBLY,FLEXIBLE

NiiN: 004405374

NSN: 1680-00-440-5374

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$220.43

Avg. Price per Unit

256

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 004405374, which is an obsolete part vital to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the HELICOPTER, CH-53 D/E. Known as NSN: 1680-00-440-5374, this SHAFT ASSEMBLY, FLEXIBLE is officially classified as obsolete. It is available only through a limited number of suppliers with no direct interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 256 days and costs an average of $220.43 per unit.

Information about NiiN 004405374, 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
B.W. Elliott Manufacturing Co., LLC	72166	14973601
Echelon Supply & Service, Inc.	61125	--
ELLIOTT B W MFG CO LLC FLEX SHAFT AND VALVE CONTROL PRODUCT LINES	58037	14973601

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A716D5345	$2,744	9	5/27/21
SPE4A720V1352	$4,599	17	9/25/20
SPE4A720F4202	$4,733	16	3/19/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004405374?

NiiN 004405374, a critical flexible shaft assembly, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is essential in three key weapon systems. Given its limited source availability, program managers depend on comparable NiiNs that can be modified to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool, leveraging a proprietary AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, provides a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to enhance parts supply management and diversify your supply chain for vital national security applications.Explore how our AI-enabled parts and supplier alternatives analytical tools can revolutionize your supply chain strategy. Click "Learn More" below for detailed insights and take the next step towards securing the components crucial to your program's success.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004405374

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	SHAFT ASSEMBLY,FLEXIBLE
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1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004405374

Name	Designator Code
HELICOPTER, CH-53 D/E	41N
HELICOPTER, MH-53E	CFN
HELICOPTERS CH-53	EAN
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004405374

14973601, 6530112057102

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