015405990

FAIRING,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 015405990

NSN: 1560-01-540-5990

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

July 2024

Weapon Systems

$6k

Avg. Price per Unit

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis on NiiN 015405990, an obsolete part linked with crucial national security programs and weapon systems such as the AIRCRAFT F/A-18 variants A through D, E/F, and G (GROWLER). Known by its NSN: 1560-01-540-5990, this FAIRING, AIRCRAFT is formally marked as obsolete and is only obtainable through a limited range of suppliers. There are no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs for NiiN 015405990, which comes with a production lead time of 30 days and an average cost of $6k per unit.

Information on NiiN 015405990, 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

Name	CAGE	Part Number
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION	76823	74A1821011037
The Boeing Company	76301	74A1821011037
The Boeing Company	0PXV4	--

Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPE4A520F108W	$122,503	19	3/31/20
SPE4A520F8685	$76,580	12	1/29/20
SPE4A520F8685	$121,252	19	1/29/20

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 015405990?

NiiN 015405990, which is a FAIRING, AIRCRAFT, has 0 official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs but is a vital component in three essential weapon systems. Since this part is sourced from a single or limited number of suppliers, program managers often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to meet their needs, mitigating 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 multi-factor similarity score. By using Ark, you can more efficiently manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain for critical national security programs.Discover how our advanced AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can revolutionize your supply chain management. Click Learn More below to explore the features and benefits that will help you stay ahead in ensuring an uninterrupted supply for your critical projects.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 015405990

Property	Details
END ITEM IDENTIFICATION	FIGHTER AIRCRAFT-FIRST (F18 E/F)
ITEM NAME	FAIRING,AIRCRAFT
CRITICALITY CODE JUSTIFICATION	AGAV
3 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 015405990

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 015405990

74A1821011037

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