012910186

RIVET,BLIND

NiiN: 012910186

NSN: 5320-01-291-0186

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$6.66

Avg. Price per Unit

109

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 012910186, an obsolete part crucial to national security programs and weapon systems, including the B-1B aircraft. Known as NSN: 5320-01-291-0186, the part is a RIVET, BLIND. Despite its formal obsolescence, it is obtainable from a limited pool of suppliers with no available interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production of NiiN 012910186 requires a lead time of 109 days, and the average cost per unit stands at $6.66.

Information about NiiN 012910186, 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
BOEING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, INC.	2V484	--
Boeing Distribution Services X, Inc.	2N935	--
Hi-Shear Corporation	73197	BL512164

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A621V605W	$2,476	343	8/9/21
SPE5E919PQ322	$2,588	337	5/6/19
SPM5A909MQ224	$2,403	283	5/5/09

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 012910186?

NiiN 012910186, commonly known as a RIVET, BLIND, is an indispensable component required in nine critical weapon systems and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to its limited availability from one or few sources, program managers often depend on similar NiiNs to adapt their programs and mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on our extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to generate a multifactor similarity score. This allows for more effective parts supply management and diversification of the supply chain, significantly benefiting critical national security programs.Interested in learning more about how Ark's AI-enabled tools can improve your management of parts supply and supplier alternatives for critical systems? Click "Learn More" below and explore our cutting-edge analytical tools designed to help you navigate supply chain complexities and enhance your program's reliability.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 012910186

Property	Details
HEAD STYLE	FLUSH (FLAT) COUNTERSUNK (INCLUDED ANGLE - LESS THAN 135 DEG W OR W/O CHAMFER)
HEAD MAJOR DIAMETER	0.342 INCHES MINIMUM
SHANK DIAMETER	0.2130 INCHES MINIMUM AND 0.2150 INCHES MAXIMUM
18 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 012910186

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, B-1B	56F
AIRCRAFT, EAGLE F-15	19F
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
9 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 012910186

BL512164, NAS17523DL4, NAS17523L4, PLT512164

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