014438490

FAIRING,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 014438490

NSN: 1560-01-443-8490

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$17,500

Avg. Price per Unit

469

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis of NiiN 014438490, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems, notably the AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18. The part, also known as NSN: 1560-01-443-8490, is a FAIRING,AIRCRAFT. Despite being marked as obsolete, it's obtainable from a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. With a production lead time of 469 days, the average unit price stands at $17,500.

Information regarding NiiN 014438490, including a list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION	76823	74A3227361022, 74A3227361 ...
The Boeing Company	76301	74A3227361022, 74A3227361 ...
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPRPA121GCT01	$87,500	5	7/27/23
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 014438490?

NiiN 014438490, a FAIRING,AIRCRAFT, is essential for two critical weapon systems, though it has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Given its availability from limited sources, program managers must often turn to similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information to deliver a comprehensive similarity score. This enables more effective parts management and supply chain diversification for crucial national security programs.Discover how our advanced AI-enabled tools can revolutionize your supply chain strategy and safeguard against part shortages. Click Learn More below to explore how Ark can assist you in finding reliable part and supplier alternatives for your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 014438490

Property	Details
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION	MMS 525 TYPE II MFR REF SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE
MATERIAL	PLASTIC
ITEM NAME	FAIRING,AIRCRAFT
5 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 014438490

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18	43N
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
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2 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 014438490

74A3227361022, 74A3227361044, 106985419, UN543

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