017021838

STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT

NiiN: 017021838

NSN: 1560-01-702-1838

Obsolescence Risk Analysis

June 2024

Weapon Systems

$540

Avg. Price per Unit

281

Production Lead Time (days)

Substitutable NiiNs

Ark.ai executed a criticality analysis of NiiN 017021838, an obsolete part linked with active national security programs and weapon systems such as the CONSOLIDATED GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. This part, also known by NSN: 1560-01-702-1838, functions as a STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT. Despite its obsolete status, it is still obtainable from a limited number of suppliers and has no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. The production lead time for NiiN 017021838 is 281 days and it has an average unit cost of $540.

Information about NiiN 017021838, 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	74A3425432014
The Boeing Company	76301	74A3425432014, 74A342543
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Procurement History

Contract ID	Total Price	Quantity	Award Date
SPRPA121GCT01	$10,794	20	9/6/23
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What are Similar or Alternative Parts for NiiN 017021838?

NiiN 017021838, known as a STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT, is an indispensable component in four critical weapon systems, with no official interchangeable or substitutable NiiNs. As this part is accessible through a limited number of sources, program managers must often seek similar NiiNs that can be adapted for their programs to mitigate obsolescence and supply risk. Ark's Similar and Alternative Parts tool comes to the rescue with a custom AI learning model that analyzes an extensive database of NiiN and NSN technical information to produce a multi-factor similarity score. By leveraging Ark, you can manage parts supply more effectively and diversify your supply chain for vital national security programs.Explore more about how our AI-enabled part and supplier alternatives analytical tools can revolutionize your supply chain management. Click Learn More below to dive deeper into the capabilities and benefits that Ark offers.

Additional Characteristics

Technical Characteristics for NiiN 017021838

Property	Details
ITEM NAME	STIFFENER,AIRCRAFT
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1 TOTAL

Weapon Systems that use NiiN 017021838

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 017021838

74A3425432014

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