008404637

CONNECTING LINK,RIGID

NiiN: 008404637

NSN: 3040-00-840-4637

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$195.12

Avg. Price per Unit

148

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 008404637, an obsolete part integral to ongoing national security endeavors and weapon systems such as the CARRIER, AMMUNITION, TRACKED-M992A3. Known also by its National Stock Number (NSN) 3040-00-840-4637, this CONNECTING LINK, RIGID is officially designated as obsolete, accessible through a limited selection of suppliers, and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 008404637 is 148 days, with its unit price averaging $195.12.

Information about NiiN 008404637, 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
COMBAT CAPABILITIES DEVELOPMENT COMMAND CCDC ARMAMENTS CENTER	19200	10936331
ECA ETABLISSEMENT CENTRAL DES APPROVISIONNEMENTS DES FORCES ARMEES ROYALES	A00AM	3.04E+12
Steelmasters Of Columbus, Inc.	56064	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L321P4042	$2,261	7	4/20/21
SPE7L320P5969	$1,392	4	9/15/20
SPE7L320P4575	$3,168	11	4/22/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 008404637?

NiiN 008404637 – a CONNECTING LINK, RIGID – is essential for four critical weapon systems, yet it has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to its availability from either a single or limited sources, program managers dealing with NiiN 008404637 often turn to similar NiiNs adaptable to their needs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on an exhaustive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. By incorporating Ark, you can manage parts supply more efficiently and enhance supply chain diversity for crucial national security initiatives.For more information about our cutting-edge AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools, click Learn More below. Explore how Ark can revolutionize your approach to parts management and supply chain optimization.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 008404637

Property	Details
OVERALL LENGTH	11.374 INCHES NOMINAL
ITEM NAME	CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
BODY WIDTH	1.250 INCHES NOMINAL
7 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 008404637

Name	Designator Code
CARRIER,AMMUNITION,TRACKED-M992A3	KKA
FIELD ARTILLERY AMMUNITION SUPPORT VEHICLE (FAASV) (M992)	FHA
HOWITZER, M-109 SERIES	23A
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 008404637

10936331, 3040008404637

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