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MIL-DTL-27500Cable,special Purpose,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-257-6817 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-257-6817 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-257-6817. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-27500.
Features
  • Cable,special Purpose,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Precious Material and Location: SURFACE ALL CONDUCTORS SILVER AND SURFACE SHIELD BRAID SILVER
  • Material: PLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE FIRST POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Conductor Quantity: 3
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 32 ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Material: PLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE FOURTH POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Tracer Color: BLUE FIRST TRACER SECOND CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Fluorinated Ethylene Propylene First Position Tape All Conductors construction
General Description

The Cable,special Purpose,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-257-6817, 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 4 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-257-6817
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-27500
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
StatusCANCELLED
Precious Material and LocationSURFACE ALL CONDUCTORS SILVER AND SURFACE SHIELD BRAID SILVER
MaterialPLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE FIRST POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Quantity3
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE FOURTH POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
Tracer ColorBLUE FIRST TRACER SECOND CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON AND RESIN SEVENTH POSITION COATING ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE THIRD POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
Precious MaterialSILVER
Round Conductor Size20 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Tracer ColorORANGE FIRST TRACER THIRD CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity3 SINGLES
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 ALL CONDUCTORS
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B298 FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE SIXTH POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYIMIDE FIFTH POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface TreatmentSILVER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYIMIDE SECOND POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE FIRST POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Quantity3
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE FOURTH POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
6145-01-055-4465M27500-18MR3U00 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-01-626-1770M27500-22SC7G23 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-003-4169M27500-22CB3T10 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-004-3524M27500-18MH1T08 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-004-7319M27500-20RB1S05 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-006-2653M27500-20ML1T08 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-013-8655M27500-8B1T03 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-020-6687M27500-20MK4T08 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-023-6594M27500-20B3T02 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-27500 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-27500 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
30-155-20T3 Bell Textron Inc (USA)
M27500-20MR3S11 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-607-1839SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6145-01-055-4465SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-18MR3U00
6145-01-626-1770SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-22SC7G23
6145-00-003-4169SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-22CB3T10
6145-00-004-3524SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-18MH1T08
6145-00-004-7319SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20RB1S05
6145-00-006-2653SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20ML1T08
6145-00-013-8655SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-8B1T03
6145-00-020-6687SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20MK4T08
6145-00-023-6594SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20B3T02
6145-00-023-6921SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-16A2T02
6145-00-059-8825SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-22RC1S04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-257-6817?

NSN 6145-00-257-6817 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: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-257-6817?

NSN 6145-00-257-6817 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-27500 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-27500 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 30-155-20T3 (Bell Textron Inc), M27500-20MR3S11 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-257-6817?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-257-6817: 6145-00-607-1839, 6145-01-055-4465, 6145-01-626-1770 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-27500?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-27500: Precious Material and Location: SURFACE ALL CONDUCTORS SILVER AND SURFACE SHIELD BRAID SILVER; Material: PLASTIC FLUORINATED ETHYLENE PROPYLENE FIRST POSITION TAPE ALL CONDUCTORS; Conductor Quantity: 3; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 32 ALL CONDUCTORS. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-257-6817 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-257-6817 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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