011589660

CONNECTING LINK,RIGID

NiiN: 011589660

NSN: 3040-01-158-9660

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$2k

Avg. Price per Unit

277

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 011589660, an obsolete part relevant to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the FMS AUSTRALIAN MH60R. Known as NSN: 3040-01-158-9660, this component is a CONNECTING LINK, RIGID. Despite being labeled obsolete, it remains available through a limited number of suppliers and has one officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiN. The production lead time for NiiN 011589660 is 277 days, with an average unit price of $2,000.

Information about NiiN 011589660, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Air Industries Machining, Corp.	8L513	7.04E+12
Alro Machine,Tool and Die Co., Inc.	1K556	7.04E+12
Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation	78286	7.04E+12

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L323P1177	$256,878	134	12/1/22
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 011589660?

NiiN 011589660, a CONNECTING LINK, RIGID, is an integral component required in 10 critical weapon systems, with only one official interchangeable or substitutable NiiN available. Due to its limited sourcing options, program managers are turning to 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 trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data to generate a multi-factor similarity score. This allows for more efficient parts management and diversification of the supply chain, crucial for national security programs.Explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools to enhance your supply chain management and reduce risks. Click Learn More below to discover how Ark can provide you with the insights needed to maintain the readiness and reliability of your critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 011589660

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	CONNECTING LINK,RIGID
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	UA60 BLACK HAWK
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 011589660

Name	Designator Code
FMS AUSTRALIAN MH60R	2VN
HELICOPTER, BLACK HAWK UH-60A, UH-60L, HH/UH-60M, UH-60V	40A
HELICOPTER, CARRIER BASED ASW, SH-60F	ERN
10 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 011589660

7040008155053, 704008155A053

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