008285973

SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED

NiiN: 008285973

NSN: 5330-00-828-5973

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$35.25

Avg. Price per Unit

139

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 008285973 – an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems like the AIRCRAFT, AWACS, E-3A. Known also as NSN: 5330-00-828-5973, this SEAL,PLAIN ENCASED, is officially designated as obsolete and available only from a limited number of suppliers, with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. NiiN 008285973 has a production lead time of 139 days and an average unit price of $35.25.

Details about NiiN 008285973, 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
Hd Aero Support, Inc.	5YBK9	--
Jamaica Aerospace Company LLC	12516	--
New England Specialty Components, LLC	1WAC1	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPETA623P0429	$6,300	7	3/30/23
SPE7LX21F2399	$1,509	52	10/22/20
SPE7LX20F412G	$2,553	88	7/27/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 008285973?

NiiN 008285973, also known as SEAL, PLAIN ENCASED, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is crucial in nine important weapon systems. Due to its limited availability from one or a few sources, program managers often look for similar NiiNs to adapt for their needs, reducing the risks of obsolescence and supply issues. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a specialized AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data to create a detailed similarity score. Rely on Ark to manage parts supply more effectively and diversify your supply chain for essential national security programs.Click on Learn More below to discover how our AI-enabled analytical tools for parts and supplier alternatives can help you manage your supply chain with greater efficiency and reliability. Explore the ways Ark can support your efforts in maintaining the integrity and readiness of your critical systems. Find out how you can mitigate risks and ensure the timely availability of crucial components with our advanced solutions.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 008285973

Property	Details
SEAL WIDTH	0.297 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.328 INCHES MAXIMUM
FSC APPLICATION DATA	ENGINE,ACFT,TURBO&FAN
MATERIAL	SYNTHETIC RUBBERS SEALING ELEMENT
11 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 008285973

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, AWACS, E-3A	25F
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES C-130	06F
AIRCRAFT, SOF (AC-130H, AC-130J, AC-130U, EC-130E, EC-130H, HC	ATF
9 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 008285973

435462, 435462, 435467, 388259, 435462, 523145, 523146, 730375, 730381, 388259, 435472

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