015126605

DUCT ASSEMBLY,AIR,A

NiiN: 015126605

NSN: 1680-01-512-6605

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$3,231

Avg. Price per Unit

672

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai conducted a criticality analysis of NiiN 015126605, an obsolete part used in vital national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F). Known also as NSN: 1680-01-512-6605, this DUCT ASSEMBLY, AIR, A is formally labeled obsolete and is supplied by only a few vendors, with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs available. NiiN 015126605 comes with a production lead time of 672 days and costs an average of $3,231 per unit.

Details about NiiN 015126605 are organized in the following tables, featuring manufacturers and suppliers, related parts and components, associated critical weapon systems, and recent procurement history.

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Authorized Manufacturers & Distributors

Name	CAGE	Part Number
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION	76823	74A8381341007
The Boeing Company	76301	74A8381341007
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4AX21DP002	$150	1	5/10/22
SPE4AX21DP002	$300	2	3/23/22
SPE4A720F2262	$11,549	2	12/30/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015126605?

The NiiN 015126605, also known as a DUCT ASSEMBLY,AIR,A, currently has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it plays a crucial role in three vital weapon systems. Because this part is sourced from a single or limited number of suppliers, program managers must often seek similar NiiNs to mitigate concerns regarding obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a bespoke AI learning model, which has been meticulously trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical details, to create a multi-faceted similarity score. By using Ark, you can enhance your parts management and diversify the supply chain for essential national security programs.Explore the power of Ark's AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools by clicking Learn More below. Discover how our technology can provide critical support in finding similar and alternative parts, ensuring you maintain robust and secure supply chains for your high-priority programs. Don't miss this opportunity to optimize your parts management strategy with cutting-edge solutions.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015126605

Property	Details
PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY	(INAVY) DUCT ASSEMBLY,AIR
ITEM NAME	DUCT ASSEMBLY,AIR,A
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	FIGHTER AIRCRAFT-FIRST (F18 E/F)
4 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015126605

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 015126605

74A8381341007

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