015241616

SWITCH,AIRCRAFT,MAT

NiiN: 015241616

NSN: 1680-01-524-1616

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$1k

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 015241616, an obsolete part integral to active national security programs and weapon systems, including the AH-1Z HELICOPTER. Known as NSN: 1680-01-524-1616, this SWITCH,AIRCRAFT,MAT. is officially classified as obsolete and is sourced from a limited pool of suppliers. There are no officially interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs for NiiN 015241616, which has a production lead time of 30 days and an average unit cost of $1,000.

Information regarding NiiN 015241616, such as the 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

Name	CAGE	Part Number
Bell Textron Inc.	97499	120S257KHD042B
KORRY ELECTRONICS CO.	81590	32374017
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A220F3035	$5,678	4	3/17/20
SPE4A220F2386	$5,678	4	1/24/20
SPE4A220F1979	$7,097	5	1/8/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015241616?

NiiN 015241616 – a SWITCH, AIRCRAFT, MAT – is a critical component in three essential weapon systems with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. This part's limited sourcing makes it vital for program managers to find alternative NiiNs to mitigate any potential obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a unique AI learning model, trained on an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical data, to create a multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can better manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for critical national security programs.Discover how Ark's AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can help you navigate supply chain challenges and maintain the integrity of your defense programs. Click Learn More below to explore these powerful tools and safeguard your operations against unforeseen supply disruptions.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015241616

Property	Details
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	PANEL ASSY, CONTROL, ELECTRICAL-SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
ITEM NAME	SWITCH,AIRCRAFT,MAT
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2 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015241616

Name	Designator Code
AH-1Z HELICOPTER	51N
HELICOPTER, H1 ALL VERSIONS	C4N
UH-1Y HELICOPTER	53N
3 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 015241616

120S257KHD042B, 32374017

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