005402231

PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED

NiiN: 005402231

NSN: 4730-00-540-2231

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$8.55

Avg. Price per Unit

173

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 005402231, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130. Known also as NSN: 4730-00-540-2231, this item is a PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED. Officially classified as obsolete, it is supplied by a limited number of sources and has no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 005402231 is 173 days, and the average unit cost is $8.55.

Information about NiiN 005402231, 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
Aerofit, LLC	30974	--
MILITARY STANDARDS	--	--
Nelson Aero Space, Inc.	52930	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M323P1237	$9,070	199	2/1/23
SPM7M112V0056	$955	201	10/4/11
SPM7M112V0056	$1,311	276	10/4/11

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 005402231?

NiiN 005402231, a PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED, is indispensable to three critical weapon systems and lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Since this part is available from a very limited set of sources, program managers often look for similar NiiNs to adapt for their needs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a unique AI learning model that has been meticulously trained on a vast database of NiiN and NSN technical information, generating a comprehensive similarity score. Use Ark to manage parts supply efficiently and diversify your supply chain for crucial national security programs.To discover more about our AI-enabled tools that provide insightful analysis on part and supplier alternatives, click Learn More below. Our advanced solutions are designed to help you make informed decisions to ensure the reliability and stability of your supply chain for high-stakes projects.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 005402231

Property	Details
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE	0.312 INCHES EXTERNAL
ITEM NAME	PLUG,TUBE FITTING,THREADED
SPECIFICATION/STANDARD DATA	81343-AS21913 GOVERNMENT STANDARD
16 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 005402231

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130	06F
AIRCRAFT, SOF (AC-130H, AC-130J, AC-130U, EC-130E, EC-130H, HC	ATF
HELICOPTER, IROQUOIS HH/UH-1	22F
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 005402231

AS21913, AS18280, AS21913, AS21913B, MS21913W2, AS18280B, AS18280, AS21913D2, MS21913D2, MS21913W2, SAEAS18280

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