012055904

BOLT,SHOULDER

NiiN: 012055904

NSN: 5306-01-205-5904

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$8.71

Avg. Price per Unit

239

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012055904, which is an obsolete part critical to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the F/A-18 aircraft series, including the variants A-D, E/F, and G (GROWLER). This part, also known by its National Stock Number (NSN) 5306-01-205-5904, is classified as a BOLT, SHOULDER. Despite its obsolete status, the part is sourced from a limited number of suppliers and has two officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. NiiN 012055904 carries a production lead time of 239 days, and its average cost per unit stands at $8.71.

Information about NiiN 012055904, 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
H C Merchandisers, Inc.	53037	--
Hi-Shear Corporation	73197	MB875H18
HOWMET GLOBAL FASTENING SYSTEMS INC	92215	VS30615H18

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE5E420V2476	$25,790	2,961	1/7/20
--	--	--	--
--	--	--	--

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012055904?

NiiN 012055904, a shoulder bolt, has two officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is essential for six key weapon systems. Due to the limited availability of this part, program managers often depend on similar NiiNs to avoid 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 information, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. This tool enables more efficient management of parts supply and helps diversify the supply chain for crucial national security programs.Discover the capabilities of our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools. By clicking "Learn More" below, you can explore how Ark can streamline your supply chain management, reducing risks associated with part obsolescence and limited supply sources. Enhance your program's resilience with our advanced tools and data-driven insights into similar and alternative parts.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012055904

Property	Details
FASTENER LENGTH	1.661 INCHES MINIMUM AND 1.691 INCHES MAXIMUM
THREAD QUANTITY PER INCH	24
HEAD HEIGHT	0.338 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.358 INCHES MAXIMUM
25 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012055904

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HARRIER AV-8B	55N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
6 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012055904

743285H18Y, AIC473H518, BM33265H18Y, MB875H18, PBF16525H18, S1110635H18, ST3M6075H18, VAL230335H18X, VS30615H18

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