017018615

STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 017018615

NSN: 1560-01-701-8615

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$2,293

Avg. Price per Unit

281

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai performed a criticality analysis of NiiN 017018615, an obsolete part tied to key national security programs and weapon systems, such as the CONSOLIDATED GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. Known by its NSN: 1560-01-701-8615, this STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT is officially declared obsolete and can only be sourced from a limited number of suppliers, with no interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs available. The part has a production lead time of 281 days and comes at an average cost of $2,293 per unit.

Information about NiiN 017018615, 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	74A3456622057
The Boeing Company	76301	74A3456622057
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPRPA121GCT01	$2,293	1	1/30/24
SPRPA121GCT01	$2,293	1	1/30/24
SPRPA121GCT01	$2,293	1	1/30/24

What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 017018615?

NiiN 017018615, known as a STIFFENER, AIRCRAFT, has 0 official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs, yet it is an essential component in 4 critical weapon systems. Given that this part is available through a single or limited sources, program managers for projects dependent on NiiN 017018615 often turn to similar NiiNs that can be adapted to their requirements to address obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool leverages a custom AI learning model, trained on a comprehensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information, to generate a multifactor similarity score. Use Ark to better manage parts supply and diversify your supply chain, ensuring the reliability of critical national security programs.Discover how our advanced AI-enabled tools can help you find part and supplier alternatives tailored to your needs. Click Learn More below for detailed information about how Ark can enhance the efficiency and security of your supply chain management.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 017018615

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT
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1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 017018615

Name	Designator Code
CONSOLIDATED GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT	MBN
AIRCRAFT, HORNET F/A-18 (E/F)	VUN
EA-18G (GROWLER)	Z5N
4 TOTAL

List of Part Numbers for NiiN 017018615

74A3456622057

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