004896322

SCREW,CAP,SOCKET HEAD

NiiN: 004896322

NSN: 5305-00-489-6322

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$34.91

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis of NiiN 004896322, an obsolete part tied to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130F. Identified also as NSN: 5305-00-489-6322, this part is a SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HEAD. Despite its obsolescence status, it remains accessible through a limited pool of suppliers, with no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. This part features a production lead time of 86 days and costs an average of $34.91 per unit.

Information about NiiN 004896322, 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
Boeing Distribution Services Defense LLC	3G1W3	--
FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON DC	81348	FFS86
MILITARY STANDARDS	--	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A621V043X	$2,082	54	2/19/21
SPE5E220V1148	$1,539	36	11/20/19
SPE5E219V5776	$2,574	66	4/9/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004896322?

NiiN 004896322, identified as a SCREW, CAP, SOCKET HEAD, is a unique component essential for the integrity of seven critical weapon systems. With no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs available, the dependence on limited sourcing poses significant challenges and potential risks. To address these concerns, program managers often adapt similar NiiNs to ensure continued operation and mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a sophisticated AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to create a multi-factor similarity score. This powerful tool aids in managing parts supply more effectively and diversifying the supply chain crucial for national security programs.Discover how Ark's AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can elevate your supply chain management. Click Learn More below to gain deeper insights into this innovative solution and enhance your program's resilience against supply uncertainties.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004896322

Property	Details
THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH	8
THREAD LENGTH	2.860 INCHES MINIMUM AND 3.625 INCHES MAXIMUM
NOMINAL THREAD DIAMETER	1.000 INCHES
21 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004896322

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130F	58N
AIRCRAFT LAUNCH & RECOVERY EQUIPMENT (ALRE) SYSTEMS	82N
CONSOLIDATED GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT	MBN
7 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004896322

FFS86, MS16997237, NAS13521680

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