014159401

BRACKET,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 014159401

NSN: 1560-01-415-9401

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$6,019

Avg. Price per Unit

455

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai completed a criticality analysis of NiiN 014159401, an obsolete part tied to active national security initiatives and weapons systems such as the HORNET F/A-18 aircraft. The part, also recognized as NSN: 1560-01-415-9401, is a structural component bracket for aircraft. NiiN 014159401 is officially classified as obsolete, can be sourced from a few suppliers, and has no authorized interchangeable or substitutable parts. The production lead time for NiiN 014159401 is 455 days, with an average unit cost of $6,019.

Information about NiiN 014159401, 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
NIMIKKEISTOKESKUS NCB FINLAND	A486G	10105315
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION	76823	74A5421311003
The Boeing Company	76301	74A5421311003

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX19D9405	$48,323	5	10/20/23
SPE4AX19D9405	$48,323	5	8/22/23
SPE4AX19D9405	$48,323	5	2/8/23

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 014159401?

NiiN 014159401 – a BRACKET, STRUCTURAL COMPONENT, AIRCRAFT – is indispensable for four key weapon systems yet has 0 official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Due to its limited availability, program managers often rely on similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk for their programs. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI model trained on extensive NiiN and NSN technical data to generate a comprehensive similarity score. Enhance your parts supply management and diversify your supply chain for critical national security programs with Ark.Discover the power of our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools. Click Learn More below to delve deeper into how Ark can help you navigate supply chain complexities and ensure the availability of essential components.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 014159401

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	BRACKET,STRUCTURAL COMPONENT,AIRCRAFT
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	USED ON F-18 AIRCRAFT
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 014159401

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F)	VUN
EA-18G (GROWLER)	Z5N
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 014159401

74A5421311003

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