004860399

NUT,PLAIN,HEXAGON

NiiN: 004860399

NSN: 5310-00-486-0399

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$1.18

Avg. Price per Unit

147

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 004860399, a key but obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems, such as the ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCH BRIDGE (M60A1 & M48A5). Known also by the NSN: 5310-00-486-0399, this part is a NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON. Despite its obsolescence, it remains accessible from a limited pool of suppliers and lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 004860399 stands at 147 days, with an average price per unit being $1.18.

Details about NiiN 004860399, 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
Alamo Aircraft, Ltd.	55345	--
Boeing Distribution Services Defense LLC	3G1W3	--
Dialogic Corp.	0NFB8	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A622PS960	$5,072	1,914	8/23/22
SPE5EY18F0872	$525	1,250	10/24/17
SPM5AA11V4507	$14,895	14,186	8/25/11

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004860399?

The NiiN 004860399, classified as a NUT, PLAIN, HEXAGON, is an essential component for six major weapon systems. With a limited number of suppliers for this specific part and no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, program managers face challenges related to obsolescence and supply risk. To address these issues, they often depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted for their needs. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, built on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to provide a multifactor similarity score. This tool is designed to help manage parts supply more effectively and diversify supply chains crucial for national security programs.Click "Learn More" below to discover how our AI-driven tools can identify viable part and supplier alternatives. Explore features designed to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and ensure the seamless operation of critical systems. Find out how Ark's solutions can enhance your supply chain strategy and maintain the resilience of your programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004860399

Property	Details
THREAD DIRECTION	RIGHT-HAND
THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH	18
BEARING SURFACE TYPE	WASHER FACED
15 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004860399

Name	Designator Code
ARMORED VEHICLE LAUNCH BRIDGE (M60A1 & M48A5)	FTA
BRIDGE ARMOR VEHICLE LAUNCHER (AVLB) - MODEL M60A1	UJM
RECOVERY VEHICLE FU	ZLA
6 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004860399

11683948, 5310004860399

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