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M16878/17BKE9Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-052-3278 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-052-3278 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-052-3278. Primary manufacturer part number: M16878/17BKE9.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: -55.0 CELSIUS AND 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) First Position Primary Insulation Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-052-3278, 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 6 commercial cross-references from 3 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-052-3278
Primary Part NumberM16878/17BKE9
Item NameWire,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusCANCELLED
Temp Rating-55.0 CELSIUS AND 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-M-20693,TYPE 3 GRADE E MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.099 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating-55.0 CELSIUS AND 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-M-20693,TYPE 3 GRADE E MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-023-6626
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeY
Weight0.0100 lbs
Cube0.0017 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 8
No Item Name Available
Wire,electrical
6145-00-498-8250HP7-B-BLG9 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
6145-01-160-46247033483P5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms
6145-01-060-7867M22759/16-14-9 INTERCHANGEABLE
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M16878/17BKE9 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
571-0004-100 The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1 (USA)
GMS9-10B14-9 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Rotary and Mission Systems (USA)
MIL-W-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
AB0150-006-14-9-TYPE 1, CLASS 1 The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1 (USA)
MIL-DTL-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-023-6626 Wire,electrical
6145-00-062-9355SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6145-00-498-8250SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
HP7-B-BLG9
6145-00-578-3247SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-807-5231SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-834-2676SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-160-4624SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
7033483P5
6145-01-060-7867INTERCHANGEABLE
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/16-14-9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-052-3278?

NSN 6145-00-052-3278 is a Wire,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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-052-3278?

NSN 6145-00-052-3278 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: M16878/17BKE9 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 571-0004-100 (The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1), GMS9-10B14-9 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Rotary and Mission Systems), MIL-W-16878/17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), AB0150-006-14-9-TYPE 1, CLASS 1 (The Boeing Company Div Legacy Boeing Hb1) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-052-3278?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6145-00-052-3278: 6145-00-062-9355, 6145-00-023-6626, 6145-00-498-8250 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M16878/17BKE9?

Key specifications for M16878/17BKE9: Temp Rating: -55.0 CELSIUS AND 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-052-3278 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-052-3278 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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