015024778

PLATE ASSEMBLY,AIRC

NiiN: 015024778

NSN: 1680-01-502-4778

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$1,053

Avg. Price per Unit

343

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 015024778, an obsolete part linked with active national security programs and weapon systems such as the HORNET F/A-18 (E/F) aircraft. NiiN 015024778, also known as NSN: 1680-01-502-4778, is a PLATE ASSEMBLY, AIRC. Officially marked as obsolete, it is available through a limited number of suppliers and has no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The part has a production lead time of 343 days and an average unit cost of $1,053.

Information about NiiN 015024778, 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	74A3459181004
The Boeing Company	76301	74A3459181004
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPRPA121GCT01	$10,530	10	3/14/23
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015024778?

NiiN 015024778 – designated as PLATE ASSEMBLY, AIRC – has zero official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is an essential component in three vital weapon systems. Due to its limited availability, program managers dependent on NiiN 015024778 often look for similar NiiNs to adapt for their programs, combating 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 multifactor similarity score. Use Ark to efficiently manage part supplies and enhance your supply chain for crucial national security projects.Discover how our AI-enabled tools can help you identify alternative parts and suppliers. Click "Learn More" below for more detailed information on how you can mitigate supply risk and ensure the smooth running of your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015024778

Property	Details
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY	INAVY PLATE ASSEMBLY AIRCRAFT
ITEM NAME	PLATE ASSEMBLY,AIRC
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	DOOR,ACCESS,AIRCRAFT;F/A-18E/F FIGHTER AIRCRAFT
4 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015024778

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 015024778

74A3459181004

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