011978946

VALVE,EXPANSION

NiiN: 011978946

NSN: 4820-01-197-8946

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$45.32

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 011978946 – an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems including the ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG. Known also as NSN: 4820-01-197-8946, the part is identified as a VALVE, EXPANSION. Currently considered obsolete, it is available from a select number of suppliers and has no officially interchangeable or substitutable alternatives. The production lead time for NiiN 011978946 is 69 days, with an average cost per unit of $45.32.

Details about NiiN 011978946, such as manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, are provided in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
A. D. Michel Co., Inc.	0BNL8	--
Am-Mac, Incorporated	0VW10	--
Emerson Electric Co.	70255	AFA14FC

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7MC21V4675	$172	2	1/29/21
SPM7MC13M6176	$2,646	60	4/18/13
SPM7M110V6605	$360	8	12/11/09

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 011978946?

NiiN 011978946 – a VALVE, EXPANSION – currently lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it remains an essential component in 10 vital weapon systems. This part is sourced from one or few suppliers, leading program managers to seek similar NiiNs for adaptability to address potential obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a sophisticated AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. With Ark, you can effectively manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for critical national security initiatives.Click Learn More below to discover how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can optimize your supply chain solutions and ensure continuity in your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 011978946

Property	Details
SECOND END THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR	UNF
VALVE EXPANSION CONTROL TYPE	THERMOSTATIC
FIRST END THREAD SERIES DESIGNATOR	UNF
35 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 011978946

Name	Designator Code
ARLEIGH BURKE CLASS DDG	JDN
FMS - KNOX CLASS FF	JRN
LPD-17 CLASS AMPHIBIOUS TRANSPORT DOCK	ZDN
10 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 011978946

AFA14FC, KMRCFCTXV

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