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M16878/18BEB92Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-500-1017 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-500-1017 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-500-1017. Primary manufacturer part number: M16878/18BEB92.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 90.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Material Document and Classification: MIL-I-3930,TYPE IP MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET FIRST CONDUCTOR
  • Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyhexamethylene Adipamide Second Position Jacket First Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-500-1017, 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 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-500-1017
Primary Part NumberM16878/18BEB92
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
Temp Rating90.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-I-3930,TYPE IP MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET FIRST CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Tracer ColorRED FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating90.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-I-3930,TYPE IP MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET FIRST CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.063 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Tracer ColorRED FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating1000.0 AC MAXIMUM RATED WORKING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-617-1258
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 2
No Item Name Available
Wire,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M16878/18BEB92 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MW-C24(7)J92 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-W-16878/18 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16878/18 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-617-1258 Wire,electrical
6145-00-160-5230SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-500-1017?

NSN 6145-00-500-1017 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 6145-00-500-1017?

NSN 6145-00-500-1017 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: M16878/18BEB92 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MW-C24(7)J92 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-W-16878/18 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16878/18 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-500-1017?

There are 2 known substitutes for 6145-00-500-1017: 6145-00-160-5230, 6145-00-617-1258. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M16878/18BEB92?

Key specifications for M16878/18BEB92: Temp Rating: 90.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Material Document and Classification: MIL-I-3930,TYPE IP MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYHEXAMETHYLENE ADIPAMIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET FIRST CONDUCTOR; Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-500-1017 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-500-1017 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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