015008208

BACKING BOARD,LEAK,

NiiN: 015008208

NSN: 1680-01-500-8208

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$3k

Avg. Price per Unit

273

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 015008208, an obsolete part linked with key national security programs and weapon systems like the F/A-18 AIRCRAFT series A - D, E/F, and the GROWLER variant. NiiN 015008208, also known as NSN: 1680-01-500-8208, serves as a BACKING BOARD, LEAK,. Officially classified as obsolete, it is supplied by a limited number of vendors and has no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs available. The production lead time for NiiN 015008208 is 273 days, and its average cost per unit is $3k.

Information about NiiN 015008208, 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
Aviatrix, Inc.	3CKV1	--
Meggitt (Rockmart), Inc.	56221	4504979
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION	76823	4504979, 74B580169109

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A720P7726	$15,274	5	3/26/20
SPE4A720P7324	$6,110	2	3/13/20
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015008208?

NiiN 015008208 – a BACKING BOARD,LEAK – currently has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is an essential part for three critical weapon systems. Given its availability from only a single or limited number of sources, program managers overseeing projects dependent on NiiN 015008208 often turn to similar NiiNs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages an AI learning model trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details to provide a multi-factor similarity score. This makes Ark an invaluable asset for more effective parts management and supply chain diversification in crucial national security programs.Discover how our AI-enabled tools can transform your approach to part and supplier alternatives. Click "Learn More" below to explore the comprehensive functionalities and benefits our analytical solutions offer, empowering you to enhance your parts supply management and secure your supply chain for essential operations.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015008208

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	BACKING BOARD,LEAK,
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	FIGHTER, AIRCRAFT-FIRST
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015008208

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 015008208

4504979, 74B580169109

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