005579389

NUT,PLAIN,SINGLE BALL SEAT,HEXAGON

NiiN: 005579389

NSN: 5310-00-557-9389

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$6.05

Avg. Price per Unit

149

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 005579389, an obsolete part crucial for national security programs and weapon systems, such as the 110 B Island Class Patrol Boat. Known also as NSN: 5310-00-557-9389, this item is a NUT, PLAIN, SINGLE BALL SEAT, HEXAGON. Despite being formally designated as obsolete, it is obtainable only from a limited number of suppliers and has no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 005579389 is 149 days with an average price per unit of $6.05.

Details about NiiN 005579389, 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
CATERPILLAR INC.	11083	5S6348
Howco Distributing Co.	5.00E+74	--
MILTECH MFG INC	58312	5S634800

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7LX20FZ280	$53	8	1/23/20
SPE5E817V7491	$56	10	7/27/17
SPE5E817V7430	$56	10	7/24/17

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 005579389?

The NiiN 005579389 is a specialized hexagonal nut with a single ball seat that plays an essential role in eight critical weapon systems. Despite having no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, the part's limited availability necessitates program managers to find adaptable alternatives to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, creating a multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can manage parts supply more effectively and diversify your supply chain to secure critical national security programs.Discover how our AI-powered tools can help you identify part and supplier alternatives to mitigate supply chain risks. Click "Learn More" below to explore Ark's comprehensive suite of analytical solutions designed to keep your operations running smoothly.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 005579389

Property	Details
NOMINAL THREAD SIZE	0.562 INCHES
THREAD SERIES	UNF
NUT HEIGHT	0.444 INCHES NOMINAL
10 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 005579389

Name	Designator Code
110 B ISLAND CLASS PATROL BOAT	AAZ
COMPACTOR, HIGH SPEED; TAMPING SELF-PROPELLED (CCE)	JRA
GRADER, ROAD (130G)	FDA
8 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 005579389

5S6348, 5S634800

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