012429003

CLIP,SPRING TENSION

NiiN: 012429003

NSN: 5340-01-242-9003

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$1,821

Avg. Price per Unit

165

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012429003, an obsolete part tied to essential national security programs and weapon systems, such as the SUPPORT EQUIPMENT for the C-5 AIRCRAFT. Known also as NSN: 5340-01-242-9003, this item is a CLIP, SPRING TENSION. Despite its obsolescence, it is still available from a select few suppliers and has no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 012429003 stands at 165 days with an average unit price of $1,821.

Information about NiiN 012429003, 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
General Electric Company	7482	3C3532P09, 3C3532P10
Rhinestahl Corporation	5QE71	3C3532P10
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A118G0011	$7,284	4	12/20/21
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012429003?

NiiN 012429003, known as a CLIP, SPRING TENSION, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is a crucial component in one vital weapon system. With its availability restricted to one or a few sources, program managers navigating the dependency on NiiN 012429003 often turn to compatible NiiNs to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a proprietary AI learning model trained with an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical specifications to produce a detailed multi-factor similarity score. Harness Ark to more efficiently manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for important national security programs.Click Learn More below to discover how our cutting-edge AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can help you navigate complex supply chain challenges and ensure seamless operations for critical projects.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012429003

Property	Details
SURFACE TREATMENT	CHROMIUM OVERALL
PRONG/LIP LENGTH	0.380 INCHES NOMINAL
MATERIAL THICKNESS	0.187 INCHES NOMINAL
7 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012429003

Name	Designator Code
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT, C-5 AIRCRAFT	86F
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1 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012429003

3C3532P09

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