011285904

CONNECTING LINK,RIGID

NiiN: 011285904

NSN: 3040-01-128-5904

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$1k

Avg. Price per Unit

227

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 011285904, a retired component linked to ongoing national security initiatives and weaponry, such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18 models A through D, E/F, and G (GROWLER). Known by its NSN: 3040-01-128-5904, this CONNECTING LINK, RIGID, is officially obsolete, available from a limited group of suppliers, and lacks any formal interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 011285904 is 227 days, with an average unit price of $1,000.

Information regarding NiiN 011285904, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related crucial weapon systems, and a recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Linmarr Associates, Inc.	1GX03	--
NIMIKKEISTOKESKUS NCB FINLAND	A486G	10130520
SKF USA Inc.	52676	SR11573A109

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L320P4080	$3,056	1	3/26/20
SPM7A606V1703	$2,487	3	9/27/06
--	--	--	--

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 011285904?

NiiN 011285904, categorized as a CONNECTING LINK, RIGID, lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs yet remains essential for four critical weapon systems. With this part being sourced from a limited number of vendors, program managers of dependent systems often turn to similar NiiNs to counter obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to provide a comprehensive multi-factor similarity score. Rely on Ark to streamline parts supply management and diversify your critical national security program's supply chain.Discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can enhance your parts management strategies and safeguard against supply chain vulnerabilities. Click Learn More below to explore Ark's innovative solutions and ensure the seamless operation of your critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 011285904

Property	Details
SPECIAL FEATURES	ONE ROD END MODIFIED AND PERMANENTLY ATTACHED TO TUBE
BODY CONSTRUCTION	TUBULAR
END ATTACHMENT LENGTH	2.344 INCHES NOMINAL FIRST END
11 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 011285904

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 011285904

10130520, 47005, 74J618000109, SR11573A109

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