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242Wire,electrical

Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC · NSN 6145-00-299-6231 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-299-6231 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-299-6231. Primary manufacturer part number: 242.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Conductor Form: SOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: RUBBER NATURAL AND RUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COTTON SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Rubber Natural and Rubber Synthetic First Position Primary Insulation Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-299-6231, 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 Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC. Government technical data includes 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 5 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.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-299-6231
Primary Part Number242
Item NameWire,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerFederal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
StatusCANCELLED
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialRUBBER NATURAL AND RUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOTTON SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 DC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating75.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor FormSOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialRUBBER NATURAL AND RUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOTTON SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 DC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating75.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-299-6229
HAZMATNo
Verified Substitutes 12
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
242 Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC
A-A-59544 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
AA59544RHW06CE1/14RFC9 Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
JC30 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
RHW06CE1-14RFC9 Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC (USA)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-299-6231?

NSN 6145-00-299-6231 is a Wire,electrical, manufactured by Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: cancelled.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-299-6231?

NSN 6145-00-299-6231 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: 242 (Federal Standards Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), A-A-59544 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), AA59544RHW06CE1/14RFC9 (Federal Commercial Item Description Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), JC30 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC), RHW06CE1-14RFC9 (Federal Specifications Promulgated by General Services Administration Washington DC).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-299-6231?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-299-6231: 6145-01-047-8113, 6145-01-207-3811, 6145-01-207-3815 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of 242?

Key specifications for 242: Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.171 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Conductor Form: SOLID SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: RUBBER NATURAL AND RUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 22 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-299-6231 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-299-6231 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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