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MIL-DTL-16878/2Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-556-8484 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-556-8484 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-556-8484. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-16878/2.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Round Conductor Size: 20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: YELLOW CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: ASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Alloy 101 or Copper Alloy 102 Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-556-8484, 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 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. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-556-8484
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-16878/2
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
Round Conductor Size20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorYELLOW CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION 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 Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.072 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Round Conductor Size20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorYELLOW CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION 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 Rating1000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.072 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-065-4310 (10049101-21)
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-00-065-431010049101-21 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
Wire,electrical
6145-00-417-7176NX4824SJ SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
National Wire and Cable Corporation Dba National Wire and Cable Div National Cable Molding Corporation
6145-00-548-0946439-1906-00 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems
6145-00-553-1916F111J20 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Bae Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Wire,electrical
Cable,power,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
6145-00-702-4621439-1907-00 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Rockwell Collins, Inc. Dba Collins Aerospace Government Systems Div Collins Aerospace - Government Systems
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-16878/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-W-16878/2 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/2BGB4 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
278856 Raytheon Technical Services Company (USA)
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-065-4310 Wire,electrical · 10049101-21
6145-00-065-4314SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-417-7176SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
NX4824SJ
6145-00-548-0946SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
439-1906-00
6145-00-553-1916SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
F111J20
6145-00-553-1921SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-643-0646SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-688-4990SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-688-5014SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-702-4621SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
439-1907-00
6145-00-726-6169SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-726-6172SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-556-8484?

NSN 6145-00-556-8484 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 6145-00-556-8484?

NSN 6145-00-556-8484 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-16878/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-W-16878/2 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/2BGB4 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 278856 (Raytheon Technical Services Company).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-556-8484?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-556-8484: 6145-00-065-4310, 6145-00-065-4314, 6145-00-417-7176 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-16878/2?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-16878/2: Round Conductor Size: 20 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 28 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Color: YELLOW CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 28 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-556-8484 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-556-8484 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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