015106628

DUCT ASSEMBLY,AIRCR

NiiN: 015106628

NSN: 1680-01-510-6628

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

3

Weapon Systems

$14k

Avg. Price per Unit

868

Production Lead Time (days)

0

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai carried out a criticality analysis of NiiN 015106628, a now-obsolete component linked to key national security initiatives and weapon systems such as the F/A-18 aircraft models A - D, E/F, and G (GROWLER). Known alternatively as NSN: 1680-01-510-6628, the part is referred to as a DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIRCR. Officially deemed obsolete, this part is only obtainable through a few select suppliers and has zero officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time stands at 868 days, and the average unit cost is approximately $14,000.

Information on NiiN 015106628, including a list of manufacturers and suppliers, associated parts and components, related critical weapon systems, and a recent procurement history, is detailed in the following tables.
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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

NameCAGEPart Number
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION7682374A8382441003
The Boeing Company7630174A8382441003
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Procurement History

Contract IDTotal PriceQuantityAward Date
SPE4A520F9391$14,21613/17/20
SPE4A520F9391$56,86543/17/20
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015106628?

NiiN 015106628 – a DUCT ASSEMBLY,AIRCR – has 0 official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, but is a vital component in 3 critical weapon systems. Since this part is available from a single or limited sources, program managers overseeing projects that depend on NiiN 015106628 rely on similar NiiNs that can be adapted to their needs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool employs a custom AI learning model trained on our extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data to generate a multi-factor similarity score. Use Ark to streamline your parts supply and diversify your supply chain for essential national security projects.Click Learn More below for deeper insights into our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools. Discover how Ark can enhance your supply chain management and reduce dependency on single-source parts, ensuring the continuity and success of your critical programs.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015106628

PropertyDetails
ITEM NAMEDUCT ASSEMBLY,AIRCR
END ITEM IDENTIFICATIONFIGHTER AIRCRAFT-FIRST (F18 E/F)
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY(INAVY) DUCT ASSEMBLY
4 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015106628

NameDesignator 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 015106628

74A8382441003

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