004942831

CATCH,CLAMPING

NiiN: 004942831

NSN: 5340-00-494-2831

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$16.32

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 004942831, an obsolete part linked to active national security initiatives and weapon systems such as the JOINT STARS TARGET RADAR SYSTEM. This part, also known by its NSN: 5340-00-494-2831, is a CATCH,CLAMPING. Despite being officially labeled obsolete, it remains available through a limited number of suppliers and has no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. NiiN 004942831 has a production lead time of 90 days, with an average cost of $16.32 per unit.

Details on NiiN 004942831, 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	--
D&E Fabrication, Inc.	6Y0E8	--
Independent Hardware, Inc.	3D631	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L122P7547	$168	6	8/10/22
SPE5EK21P0693	$175	1	1/5/21
SPE5EM18V4586	$34	1	4/23/18

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 004942831?

NiiN 004942831 – a CATCH, CLAMPING – does not have any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is an essential component in six critical weapon systems. Given its limited availability from one or a few sources, program managers involved in projects relying on NiiN 004942831 often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted for use in their programs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, drawing on our extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. Rely on Ark to more efficiently manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for essential national security programs.Discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can transform your procurement processes. Click Learn More below to explore the full capabilities of Ark's solutions and see how they can help you optimize parts supply while minimizing vulnerabilities in your critical projects.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 004942831

Property	Details
MATERIAL THICKNESS	0.062 INCHES NOMINAL
OVERALL HEIGHT	0.922 INCHES NOMINAL
DESIGN TYPE	CLAW ENGAGING
20 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 004942831

Name	Designator Code
JOINT STARS TARGET RADAR SYSTEM	MVF
NAVY EXPEDITIONARY PROGRAMS	C7N
OHIO CLASS SSBN (TRIDENT)	23N
6 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 004942831

11154718, HC365SS, HC365SS, HC366SS, HC366SS

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