015844891

BUFFER,ANTIFREEZING

NiiN: 015844891

NSN: 5340-01-584-4891

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$175.45

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 015844891, an obsolete part integral to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the AH-1Z HELICOPTER. Known also by the NSN 5340-01-584-4891, this BUFFER, ANTIFREEZING is formally declared obsolete, supplied by only a limited number of vendors, and lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. With a production lead time of 30 days, each unit comes at an average price of $175.45.

Details about NiiN 015844891, such as the list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history, are provided in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Aviation Products, Inc.	15601	150044C50E25
Bell Textron Inc.	97499	150044C50E25
Fore Machine Company, Inc.	9U098	1500441, 150044C50E25

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE5EM21V0004	$241	2	10/1/20
SPE5EJ20V4645	$2,587	18	5/15/20
SPE5EJ19V3492	$2,444	17	3/12/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015844891?

NiiN 015844891 – a BUFFER, ANTIFREEZING – is an integral part required in three critical weapon systems, yet it does not have any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to the limited sourcing options for this part, program managers often face obsolescence and supply risk. To address this challenge, similar NiiNs are adapted to mitigate these risks. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on a comprehensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to produce a multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can more effectively manage your parts supply and diversify your supply chain for pivotal national security programs.Click Learn More below to dive deeper into how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can optimize your program's supply chain and reduce risks associated with critical components. Gain insights into how our state-of-the-art technology can provide the support you need for effective and efficient parts management.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015844891

Property	Details
OVERALL WIDTH	2.500 INCHES NOMINAL
ITEM NAME	BUFFER,ANTIFREEZING
SPECIAL FEATURES	FABRIC, POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE/DACRON, PHENOLIC RESIN BASE TREATED
5 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015844891

Name	Designator Code
AH-1Z HELICOPTER	51N
HELICOPTER, H1 ALL VERSIONS	C4N
UH-1Y HELICOPTER	53N
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 015844891

1500441, 150044C50E25

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