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MIL-W-16878/17Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-519-0120 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-519-0120 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-519-0120. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/17.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Color: GREEN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.049 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) First Position Primary Insulation Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-519-0120, 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 5 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 8 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Cancelled. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-519-0120
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-16878/17
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
ColorGREEN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.049 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-M-20693,TYPE 3 GRADE E MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
ColorGREEN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.049 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size24 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationMIL-M-20693,TYPE 3 GRADE E MIL SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-023-6626
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Weight0.0030 lbs
Cube0.0000 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 8
No Item Name Available
Wire,electrical
6145-00-498-8250HP7-B-BLG9 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
6145-01-160-46247033483P5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms
5961-00-893-6761 INTERCHANGEABLE
Semiconductor Device,diode
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-DTL-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/17BEB5 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
6145PL0746049 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
JAN1N969B Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-023-6626 Wire,electrical
6145-00-989-9586SUCCESSOR
NO ITEM NAME AVAILABLE
6145-00-498-8250SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
HP7-B-BLG9
6145-00-578-3247SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-807-5231SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-834-2676SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-01-160-4624SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
7033483P5
5961-00-893-6761INTERCHANGEABLE
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE,DIODE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-519-0120?

NSN 6145-00-519-0120 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 6145-00-519-0120?

NSN 6145-00-519-0120 has 5 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-DTL-16878/17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/17BEB5 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 6145PL0746049 (Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index), JAN1N969B (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-519-0120?

There are 8 known substitutes for 6145-00-519-0120: 6145-00-989-9586, 6145-00-023-6626, 6145-00-498-8250 and 5 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-W-16878/17?

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/17: Color: GREEN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.049 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 32 SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-519-0120 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-519-0120 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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