012418925

PISTON,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER

NiiN: 012418925

NSN: 3040-01-241-8925

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$2k

Avg. Price per Unit

109

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012418925, an obsolete part tied to crucial national security programs and weapon systems, including the HERCULES KC-130 AIRCRAFT. The part, also known by the NSN: 3040-01-241-8925, is a PISTON, LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER. Officially declared obsolete, it is obtainable through a limited number of suppliers and has no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. It boasts a production lead time of 109 days and costs an average of $2,000 per unit.

Information regarding NiiN 012418925, including the list 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
Eaton Aerospace LLC	9790	74887ITEM2, 74887ITEM2, 74896, 74896
Eaton Aerospace LLC	99643	ES74896, ES74896
Equipment Parts Sales	1N0P1	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7L322P5889	$2,500	1	6/13/22
SPE7L319F0840	$13,290	5	9/24/19
SPE7L315M7714	$1,124	1	8/6/15

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012418925?

NiiN 012418925, identified as a PISTON, LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER, is crucial to the operation of four major weapon systems but lacks official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Given its limited sourcing options, program managers often seek similar NiiNs to mitigate the risks associated with obsolescence and supply disruptions. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data to provide a multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, managers can better handle parts procurement and diversify supply chains to ensure the sustainability of essential defense programs.Explore Ark's AI-powered solutions to discover how our analytical tools can optimize your parts and supplier management. Click Learn More below to unlock detailed insights and enhance your supply chain resilience for critical national defense initiatives.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012418925

Property	Details
MATERIAL	STEEL CORROSION RESISTING
ITEM NAME	PISTON,LINEAR ACTUATING CYLINDER
SPECIAL FEATURES	17-4PH STEEL O/A
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012418925

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HERCULES KC-130	59N
CONSOLIDATED ARMAMENT	LYN
DECK MACHINERY	QWN
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012418925

74887ITEM2, 74896, ES74896

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