014970840

COVER ASSEMBLY,AIRC

NiiN: 014970840

NSN: 1560-01-497-0840

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$7k

Avg. Price per Unit

420

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 014970840 – an obsolete part still relevant to current national security programs and weapon systems, such as the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). NiiN 014970840, also recognized by its NSN: 1560-01-497-0840, serves as a COVER ASSEMBLY,AIRC. Despite being labeled as obsolete, it remains accessible through a limited number of suppliers and has no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 014970840 is 420 days with an average unit price of $7,000.

Information about NiiN 014970840, 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	74A8866541007, 74A8866541005
The Boeing Company	76301	74A8866541005, 74A8866541007
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX19D9405	$6,708	1	11/23/20
SPE4AX19D9405	$26,832	4	11/23/20
SPE4AX19D9405	$6,708	1	11/13/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 014970840?

NiiN 014970840 – a COVER ASSEMBLY, AIRC – has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is essential for three key weapon systems. This part is available only from a single source or limited sources, so program managers for programs dependent on NiiN 014970840 often rely on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to mitigate 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 deliver a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to manage parts supply more effectively and diversify your supply chain for critical national security programs.Explore the power of our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools. Click Learn More below to gain insights into how Ark can help you navigate supply challenges and maintain operational efficiency with advanced similarity scoring and comprehensive part data.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 014970840

Property	Details
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	FIGHTER AIRCRAFT-FIRST (F18 E/F)
ITEM NAME	COVER ASSEMBLY,AIRC
CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION	AGAV
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 014970840

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 014970840

74A8866541005, 74A8866541007

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