014843378

FAIRING,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 014843378

NSN: 1560-01-484-3378

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$4k

Avg. Price per Unit

420

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 014843378, an obsolete part linked to active national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). NiiN 014843378, also known as NSN: 1560-01-484-3378, is a FAIRING,AIRCRAFT. This part is officially marked as obsolete, available from a limited number of suppliers, and has 0 officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. NiiN 014843378 carries a production lead time of 420 days and an average cost of $4k per unit.

Information about NiiN 014843378, 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
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION	76823	74A2318111009, 74A2318111013
The Boeing Company	76301	74A2318111009, 74A2318111013
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX19D9405	$8,816	2	8/19/21
SPE4AX19D9405	$13,224	3	8/19/21
SPE4A519F278H	$4,227	1	2/21/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 014843378?

NiiN 014843378 – a FAIRING, AIRCRAFT – does not have any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, but is an essential component in three crucial weapon systems. With the part available from only a limited source or a single source, program managers depend on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to their needs 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 generate a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to better manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for essential national security programs.Click Learn More below to explore our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools. Discover how Ark can help you effectively manage your parts supply, ensure continuity for your critical projects, and minimize supply chain risks with smart, data-driven solutions.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 014843378

Property	Details
CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION	AGAV
ITEM NAME	FAIRING,AIRCRAFT
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	F/A-18
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 014843378

Name	Designator Code
AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)	Z9N
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F)	VUN
EA-18G (GROWLER)	Z5N
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 014843378

74A2318111009, 74A2318111013

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