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MIL-W-16878/5Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-089-6289 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-089-6289 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-089-6289. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/5.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Round Conductor Size: 14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Precious Material and Location: SURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.106 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-089-6289, 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 4 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
NSN6145-00-089-6289
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/5
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
StatusACTIVE
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.106 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious MaterialSILVER
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.106 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Weight0.0100 lbs
Cube0.0001 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-01-006-2830M22759/11-10-3 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-133-9589M22759/9-22-97 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-134-2852M22759/9-22-3 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-134-3320M22759/9-22-5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-263-3721M22759/9-20-7 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-264-1117M22759/9-20-0 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-264-6721M22759/9-22-98 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-275-7513M22759/9-10-1 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-275-7515M22759/9-10-8 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-275-7517M22759/9-10-6 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/5BKE0 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
422-0599-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
2879-2 Belden, Inc. (USA)
Related Parts
6145-01-006-2830SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-10-3
6145-01-133-9589SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-22-97
6145-01-134-2852SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-22-3
6145-01-134-3320SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-22-5
6145-01-263-3721SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-20-7
6145-01-264-1117SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-20-0
6145-01-264-6721SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-22-98
6145-01-275-7513SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-10-1
6145-01-275-7515SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-10-8
6145-01-275-7517SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-10-6
6145-01-275-7528SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-14-1
6145-01-275-7532SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/9-14-4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-089-6289?

NSN 6145-00-089-6289 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-089-6289?

NSN 6145-00-089-6289 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/5BKE0 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 422-0599-000 (Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems), 2879-2 (Belden, Inc.).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-089-6289?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-089-6289: 6145-01-006-2830, 6145-01-133-9589, 6145-01-134-2852 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/5?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/5: Round Conductor Size: 14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Surface Treatment: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION 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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