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MIL-DTL-16878/3Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-058-8564 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-058-8564 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-058-8564. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-16878/3.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.358 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Material Document and Classification: ASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy 101 or Copper Alloy 102 Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-058-8564, 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 28 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. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-058-8564
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-16878/3
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
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.358 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.358 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor133 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-080-5131
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeDZ
Weight0.1000 lbs
Cube0.0009 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
Wire,electrical
Cable,power,electrical
6145-00-284-01128896346 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
6145-00-397-30521878 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Belden, Inc.
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-16878/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/3BRL9 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-W-16878/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1147AS605-4 Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier (USA)
6145PL1866488 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
6145PL0714210 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
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SUCCESSOR 6145-00-080-5131 Cable,power,electrical
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6145-00-284-0112SUCCESSOR
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8896346
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6145-00-545-7215SUCCESSOR
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-058-8564?

NSN 6145-00-058-8564 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 6145-00-058-8564?

NSN 6145-00-058-8564 has 6 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/3BRL9 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-W-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1147AS605-4 (Naval Air Systems Command Managed Original Design Activity Not Material/parts Supplier), 6145PL1866488 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index) and 1 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-058-8564?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-058-8564: 6145-00-068-8564, 6145-00-801-4621, 6145-00-080-5131 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-16878/3?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-16878/3: Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.358 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 25 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Round Conductor Size: 4 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-058-8564 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-058-8564 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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