014959258

COVER,ACCESS,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 014959258

NSN: 1560-01-495-9258

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$11,386

Avg. Price per Unit

532

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai executed a criticality analysis of NiiN 014959258, which is an obsolete part integral to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the HORNET F/A-18 (E/F) aircraft. NiiN 014959258, also identified as NSN: 1560-01-495-9258, is an aircraft access cover. This part is officially classified as obsolete, is supplied by a limited number of vendors, and has no officially recognized interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 014959258 stands at 532 days, with an average unit cost of $11,386.

Information about NiiN 014959258, such as 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	74A3425281003
The Boeing Company	76301	74A3425281003
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX19D9405	$290,000	16	10/24/22
SPE4AX19D9405	$181,250	10	9/21/22
SPRPA111G002Z	$71,616	8	12/19/14

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 014959258?

NiiN 014959258, designated as a COVER,ACCESS,AIRCRAFT, is indispensable for three essential weapon systems, although it lacks any official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Given its availability from a single or limited sources, program managers dependent on NiiN 014959258 often seek similar NiiNs to counter 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 data to create a multi-factor similarity score. By employing Ark, you can better manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain, ensuring critical national security programs remain resilient.To discover more about our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools, click Learn More below. Enhance your program's parts supply chain management with advanced solutions designed to reduce risks and sustain national security initiatives.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 014959258

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	COVER,ACCESS,AIRCRAFT
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	F/A-18E AFT FUSELAGE
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 014959258

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

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 014959258

74A3425281003

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