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MIL-W-16878/1Cable,special Purpose,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-023-6566 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-023-6566 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6566. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/1.
Features
  • Cable,special Purpose,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Tracer Color: BLUE FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 1 SINGLES
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FOURTH POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) Fourth Position Jacket Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Cable,special Purpose,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-023-6566, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6145 (No Item Name Available) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The primary manufacturer of record is Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M. Government technical data includes 30 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 3 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-023-6566
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/1
Item NameCable,special Purpose,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Tracer ColorBLUE FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 SINGLES
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FOURTH POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataB TYPE
Round Conductor Size20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.092 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity1
MaterialCOPPER SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialTIN THIRD POSITION COATING SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Tracer ColorBLUE FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 SINGLES
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FOURTH POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataB TYPE
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Weight0.0140 lbs
Cube0.0001 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-01-060-7867M22759/16-14-9 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-092-7019M22759/16-14-5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
010033-084 Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems (USA)
1147AS371-3 Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
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6145-01-060-7867SUCCESSOR
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M22759/16-14-9
6145-01-092-7019SUCCESSOR
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M22759/16-14-5
6145-00-023-6781SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-043-1256SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-043-1257SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-043-1258SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-052-4624SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-054-0499SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-087-7691SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-087-9716SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-177-4602SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-177-4679SUCCESSOR
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-023-6566?

NSN 6145-00-023-6566 is a Cable,special Purpose,electrical, manufactured by Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-023-6566?

NSN 6145-00-023-6566 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/1 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 010033-084 (Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. Dba Bae Systems), 1147AS371-3 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-023-6566?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-023-6566: 6145-01-060-7867, 6145-01-092-7019, 6145-00-023-6781 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/1?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/1: Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Tracer Color: BLUE FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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