004501516

MARKER,IDENTIFICATION

NiiN: 004501516

NSN: 7690-00-450-1516

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$23.89

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis on NiiN 004501516, an obsolete part important to active national security programs and weapon systems, such as the AH-1Z HELICOPTER. NiiN 004501516, also known by the National Stock Number (NSN) 7690-00-450-1516, serves as a MARKER, IDENTIFICATION. Though officially categorized as obsolete, this part is still available from a few suppliers but has no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 004501516 is 15 days with an average unit cost of $23.89.

Information about NiiN 004501516, including manufacturer and supplier lists, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, can be found in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Aircraft & Commercial Enterprises, Inc.	8Z281	--
BRADY UNITED STATES	85480	WM9
LEM Products, Inc.	60315	LWM9

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE8E621P1060	$413	19	7/15/21
SPE8E619V1065	$458	17	8/29/19
SPE8E717P0834	$150	5	6/23/17

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004501516?

NiiN 004501516, an identification marker, is an indispensable component for four essential weapon systems, yet it has no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Since this part is available from only one or a limited number of suppliers, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk for their projects. The Ark Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on a vast database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to deliver a multi-factor similarity score. Ark helps you manage parts supply more efficiently and diversify your supply chain, crucial for national security programs.Explore our AI-powered analytical tools that identify alternative parts and suppliers. Click Learn More below to discover how Ark can enhance your supply chain resilience and ensure the continuity of your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004501516

Property	Details
WIDTH	0.250 INCHES NOMINAL0.250 INCHES NOMINAL0.250 INCHES NOMINAL0.250 INCHES NOMINAL0.250 INCHES NOMINAL0.250 INCHES NOMINAL0.250 INCHES NOMINAL
REFERENCE NUMBER DIFFERENTIATING CHARACTERISTICS	AS DIFFERENTIATED BY LENGTH REQUIREMENTAS DIFFERENTIATED BY LENGTH REQUIREMENT
USAGE FORM	STRIPSTRIPSTRIPSTRIPSTRIPSTRIPSTRIP
14 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004501516

Name	Designator Code
AH-1Z HELICOPTER	51N
AIRCRAFT, OSPREY V-22A, MARINE CORPS	CXN
HELICOPTER, H1 ALL VERSIONS	C4N
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004501516

2517700169, LWM9, WM9

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