010460040

TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL

NiiN: 010460040

NSN: 4710-01-046-0040

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$2k

Avg. Price per Unit

198

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 010460040, an obsolete part linked to key national security programs and weapon systems, including the B-52 STRATOFORTRESS aircraft. NiiN 010460040, also known as NSN: 4710-01-046-0040, is specified as a TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL. Officially marked as obsolete, it is available from a limited pool of suppliers and has no listed interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 198 days and costs an average of $2,000 per unit.

Comprehensive information about NiiN 010460040, 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
Aero Tube Technologies, LLC	33830	762777
KREISLER INDUSTRIAL CORPORATION	5813	762777
RTX CORPORATION	52661	762777

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7M320P2203	$9,378	2	2/2/20
SPE7M320P0697	$9,378	2	11/2/19
SPE7M319P3787	$9,378	2	5/10/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 010460040?

NiiN 010460040, a TUBE ASSEMBLY, METAL, is an essential component in three critical weapon systems, despite having zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Given its limited availability from one or few sources, program managers often depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, expertly trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to create a detailed multi-factor similarity score. This tool is an invaluable resource for managing parts supply and diversifying your supply chain for crucial national security programs.For more information about our cutting-edge AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools, click Learn More below. Discover how Ark can enhance your supply chain management and ensure the reliability of your critical operations.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 010460040

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL
MATING END QUANTITY	2 SINGLE END
DESIGN FORM	PREBENT
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 010460040

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, STRATOFORTRESS B-52	04F
ENGINE, AIRCRAFT TF33-P-3/5/9 (C/EC-135, B-52H)	AYF
ENGINE, AIRCRAFT TF33-PW-102 (C-135E, EC-135H/K/P)	AXF
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 010460040

762777

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