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MIL-W-16878/4Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-165-2074 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-165-2074 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-165-2074. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/4.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Precious Material and Location: SURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Temp Rating: 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Material: COPPER 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 6145-00-165-2074, 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 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-165-2074
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/4
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
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious MaterialSILVER
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Tracer ColorYELLOW FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.069 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size18 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-00-144-0123M27500-16RC1S06 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-209-3556M22759/11-22-902 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-244-4377M22759/11-22-978 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-245-6415M22759/11-20-938 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-245-6420M22759/11-22-958 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-245-6643M22759/11-24-906 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-253-2245M22759/11-22-926 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-253-2322M22759/11-22-967 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-253-2330M22759/11-24-958 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-00-253-2510M22759/11-24-928 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
8-7-17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-S-16878/4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/4BHB94 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-144-0123SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-16RC1S06
6145-00-209-3556SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-22-902
6145-00-244-4377SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-22-978
6145-00-245-6415SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-20-938
6145-00-245-6420SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-22-958
6145-00-245-6643SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-24-906
6145-00-253-2245SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-22-926
6145-00-253-2322SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-22-967
6145-00-253-2330SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-24-958
6145-00-253-2510SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-24-928
6145-00-257-6774SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-22-918
6145-00-259-1509SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M22759/11-20-906

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-165-2074?

NSN 6145-00-165-2074 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 6145-00-165-2074?

NSN 6145-00-165-2074 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 8-7-17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-S-16878/4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/4BHB94 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-165-2074?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-165-2074: 6145-00-144-0123, 6145-00-209-3556, 6145-00-244-4377 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/4?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/4: Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 26 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Surface Treatment: SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Special Features: PRIMARY INSULATION CONFORMS TO L-P-403 TYPE 3. 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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