011168578

EXTENSION,SOLENOID

NiiN: 011168578

NSN: 1680-01-116-8578

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$288.55

Avg. Price per Unit

106

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 011168578, a crucial yet obsolete part connected to essential national security programs and advanced weapon systems, such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). Known under the National Stock Number (NSN) 1680-01-116-8578, the EXTENSION,SOLENOID is officially classified as obsolete, sourced from a limited pool of suppliers, and lacks any officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 011168578 stands at 106 days, with an average unit price of $288.55.

Information regarding NiiN 011168578, including lists of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and its recent procurement history, are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
MCDONNELL DOUGLAS CORP MCDONNELL DOUGLAS AEROSPACE OPNS WEST	19133	7177020701
NIMIKKEISTOKESKUS NCB FINLAND	A486G	10153889
The Boeing Company	76301	7177020701

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A119G0013	$2,306	6	6/17/21
N0038305G003H	$580	4	4/10/07
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 011168578?

NiiN 011168578, identified as an EXTENSION, SOLENOID, has zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is crucial for four essential weapon systems. With its availability limited to one or few sources, program managers often adapt similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical specifications, to generate a comprehensive similarity score. Leverage Ark to manage parts supply more effectively and diversify supply chains for critical national security programs.Explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools to enhance your supply chain strategy. Click Learn More below to delve into how Ark can provide robust solutions for maintaining and securing your high-priority systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 011168578

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	EXTENSION,SOLENOID
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS ITEM DESCRIPTION	6061-T6 ALUMINUM ALLOY PER QQ-A-225/8; ANODIZE PER MIL-A-8625,TYPE 2,CLASS 2,DYED BLACK; 0.250 IN. O/A THK; 0.270 IN. O/A H; 0840 IN. LG
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 011168578

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F)	VUN
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 011168578

10153889, 7177020701

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