016985168

BRACKET,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 016985168

NSN: 1560-01-698-5168

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$1,200

Avg. Price per Unit

281

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 016985168, an obsolete part integral to active national security initiatives and weapon systems such as the HELICOPTER, CH-53 D/E. Known as NSN: 1560-01-698-5168, this part is a BRACKET, STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT. Despite being formally classified as obsolete, it can still be sourced from a limited number of suppliers and does not have any officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 281 days and an average unit price of $1,200.

Information about NiiN 016985168, 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
FLEET READINESS CENTER EAST	96916	6521205005121
SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION	78286	6521205005121
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A922PZ226	$8,400	7	6/2/22
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 016985168?

NiiN 016985168 – a BRACKET, STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT – has 0 official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is necessary for 3 critical weapon systems. Since this part is only available from one or a few sources, program managers relying on NiiN 016985168 often use similar NiiNs to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information to produce a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to manage parts supply more efficiently and diversify your supply chain for essential national security programs.Discover more about how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can enhance your supply chain management and ensure uninterrupted support for critical programs. Click "Learn More" below to explore our advanced solutions and find out how Ark can help your operations.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 016985168

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	BRACKET,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT
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1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 016985168

Name	Designator Code
HELICOPTER, CH-53 D/E	41N
HELICOPTER, MH-53E	CFN
HELICOPTERS CH-53	EAN
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 016985168

6521205005121

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