004536184

SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION

NiiN: 004536184

NSN: 5360-00-453-6184

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$51.68

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 004536184, a now obsolete part integral to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the F/A-18 aircraft series, including models A through D, E/F, and G (GROWLER). NiiN 004536184, also recognized as NSN: 5360-00-453-6184, is identified as a SPRING,HELICAL,COMPRESSION. Despite its formal designation as obsolete, it can still be sourced from a limited pool of suppliers. Notably, this part has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 004536184 is approximately 67 days, with the average unit cost being $51.68.

Details on NiiN 004536184, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history are provided in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
B & K Aerospace	8A1E8	--
Lee Spring Company LLC	1A699	LC045E4SS
MILITARY STANDARDS	--	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L123V3540	$155	3	2/14/23
--	--	--	--
--	--	--	--

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004536184?

NiiN 004536184, a SPRING, HELICAL, COMPRESSION, plays a crucial role in five critical weapon systems but lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. This part, often sourced from a single or limited number of suppliers, presents a challenge for program managers who need to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. By using Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool, which employs a custom AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, managers can generate a multi-factor similarity score and identify adaptable alternatives. Ark helps streamline parts management and diversify supply chains essential for maintaining national security.To discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can enhance your supply chain strategy, click Learn More below. Gain deeper insights into managing parts supply more effectively and protecting your critical programs from potential disruptions.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004536184

Property	Details
SPRING FREE OUTSIDE DIAMETER	0.360 INCHES NOMINAL
SPRING SOLID LENGTH	0.270 INCHES NOMINAL
SPRING DEFLECTION RATE	36.900 POUNDS PER INCH NOMINAL
10 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004536184

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HARRIER AV-8B	55N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
5 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004536184

818403, 81840300, LC045E4SS, MS24585C273, SAEAS13572

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