015008202

COVER,AIRCRAFT,MATE

NiiN: 015008202

NSN: 1680-01-500-8202

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$4k

Avg. Price per Unit

329

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai completed a criticality analysis of NiiN 015008202, an obsolete part integral to various active national security programs and weapon systems, notably including the AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER). Identified with the NSN: 1680-01-500-8202, this part serves as a COVER,AIRCRAFT,MATE. Officially categorized as obsolete, it is accessible through a limited selection of suppliers and has no officially approved interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 015008202 stands at 329 days, with an average cost of $4,000 per unit.

Information about NiiN 015008202, 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	74A5881161003
The Boeing Company	76301	74A5881161003
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A520F227A	$18,768	5	5/14/20
SPE4A620F3952	$18,545	5	12/12/19
SPE4A620F0531	$18,834	5	10/10/19

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015008202?

NiiN 015008202, known as COVER,AIRCRAFT,MATE, is an essential component in three vital weapon systems, with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. Program managers must find comparable parts to address obsolescence and supply risk due to the part's limited sourcing options. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages an AI learning model trained on extensive NiiN and NSN technical data to create a multi-factor similarity score. This tool helps manage parts supply effectively and diversify supply chains for critical national security programs.Discover how to enhance your parts supply management and explore AI-enabled supplier alternatives by clicking Learn More below. Our advanced analytical tools can help you mitigate potential risks and ensure the continuity of your essential operations. Let Ark's innovative solutions provide the support you need for your critical systems.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015008202

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

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015008202

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 015008202

74A5881161003

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