012868724

VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL

NiiN: 012868724

NSN: 4820-01-286-8724

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$3k

Avg. Price per Unit

279

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012868724, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems, such as the AIRCRAFT, C-2A (REPROCURED). Known also as NSN: 4820-01-286-8724, this part is a VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL. Despite its formal designation as obsolete, it remains available through a few suppliers, with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 279 days and costs an average of $3,000 per unit.

Information about NiiN 012868724, including the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history are detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Ripa Engineering Corp.	3R930	--
R & M Government Services, Inc.	6FN58	--
United States Department of The Navy	30003	136AS287, 1366AS287

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE7MC21P3327	$44,992	16	5/4/21
SPE7M419P2703	$23,850	9	8/16/19
SPE7MC19P2111	$24,800	8	1/17/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012868724?

NiiN 012868724, identified as a VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECTIONAL CONTROL, is an essential component in 20 critical weapon systems. Despite its importance, this part has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, making it vulnerable to supply constraints. With availability often limited to a single source, program managers must seek similar NiiNs to address 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 details to provide a multi-factor similarity score. Using Ark ensures more effective management of parts supply and diversification of supply chains integral to national security programs.Discover how Ark's AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can help streamline your supply chain management and mitigate risks associated with critical components. Learn more below to explore the full capabilities and benefits of our innovative tools, designed to support program managers in maintaining operational readiness and securing essential resources.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012868724

Property	Details
SPECIAL FEATURES	CAST IRON BODY WITH HARDENED GROUND FITTED STEEL SPOOL; 25.0 MIN AND 3000.0 MAX PSI; 15.0 GPM MAX FLOW; 6.562 IN. O/A LG; 2.370 IN. W; 3.250 IN. H; 3 PORTS 0.625 IN. DIA,0.875-14 UN-2B THDS
ITEM NAME	VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012868724

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, C-2A (REPROCURED)	BPN
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HARRIER AV-8B	55N
20 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012868724

1366AS287, 136AS287

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