012638430

INSPECTION PENETRANT

NiiN: 012638430

NSN: 6850-01-263-8430

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$169.69

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 012638430, an obsolete part vital to ongoing national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). Known by its NSN: 6850-01-263-8430, this part is categorized as an INSPECTION PENETRANT. Despite being officially obsolete, it can still be sourced from a limited number of suppliers and has no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 012638430 is 90 days, with an average unit price of $169.69.

Detailed information about NiiN 012638430 is available, covering aspects such as the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history. These details are systematically outlined in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS	--	--
SAE International	0U583	AMS2644
Science Applications International Corporation	79343	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX16D9008	$449	2	4/4/23
SPM4AR07D0004	$294	2	2/19/11
SPM4AR07D0002	$106	1	10/26/09

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012638430?

NiiN 012638430, an INSPECTION PENETRANT, has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs and is essential for four critical weapon systems. Because this part is sourced from one or limited providers, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs to adapt to their needs, reducing the risks associated with obsolescence and supply. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model trained on our extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, creating a multi-factor similarity score. This helps more effectively manage parts supply and diversify supply chains for critical national security programs.Explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools to streamline your supply chain management and mitigate risks. Click Learn More below to discover how Ark can assist in identifying viable alternatives for your program's requirements and ensure the continuity of your critical operations.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012638430

Property	Details
PENETRANT TYPE FOR WHICH DESIGNED	FLUORESCENT
SPECIAL FEATURES	TYPE I; METHOD A; AND LEVEL 3
WATER SOLUBLE FEATURE	PROVIDED
5 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012638430

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F)	VUN
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012638430

AMS2644, MILI25135

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