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MIL-DTL-55446Cable,telephone

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-557-3838 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-557-3838 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-557-3838. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-55446.
Features
  • Cable,telephone — FSC 6145
  • Conductor Form: SOLID ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 20 TWISTED PAIR AND 10 SINGLES
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Conductor Quantity: 50
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Round Conductor Size: 22 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) SECOND POSITION SECONDARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Plastic Polyvinyl Chloride (pvc) First Position Primary Insulation All Conductors construction
General Description

The Cable,telephone, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-557-3838, 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 22 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 12 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-557-3838
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-55446
Item NameCable,telephone
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerMilitary Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
StatusACTIVE
Conductor FormSOLID ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity20 TWISTED PAIR AND 10 SINGLES
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Quantity50
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size22 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) SECOND POSITION SECONDARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 OR COPPER ALLOY 104 OR COPPER ALLOY 105 OR COPPER ALLOY 107 OR COPPER ALLOY 110 OR COPPER ALLOY 113 OR COPPER ALLOY 114 OR COPPER ALLOY 116 CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.610 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor FormSOLID ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity20 TWISTED PAIR AND 10 SINGLES
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Quantity50
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size22 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) SECOND POSITION SECONDARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 OR COPPER ALLOY 104 OR COPPER ALLOY 105 OR COPPER ALLOY 107 OR COPPER ALLOY 110 OR COPPER ALLOY 113 OR COPPER ALLOY 114 OR COPPER ALLOY 116 CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.610 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-00-557-3839SCA46547-51PR INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6145-00-557-3841 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
6145-00-557-3843SCA46547 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6145-00-557-3844 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
6145-00-557-3845SCA46547A76PR INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
Us Army Communications & Electronics Materiel Readiness Command Logistics Engineering Dir
6145-00-557-3846 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
6145-00-557-3848 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
6145-00-557-3849 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
6145-00-557-7291 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
6145-00-557-7293 INTERCHANGEABLE
Cable,telephone
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-55446 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MILC55446 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-557-3839INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
SCA46547-51PR
6145-00-557-3841INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-3843INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
SCA46547
6145-00-557-3844INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-3845INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
SCA46547A76PR
6145-00-557-3846INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-3848INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-3849INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-7291INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-7293INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-7295INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE
6145-00-557-7296INTERCHANGEABLE
CABLE,TELEPHONE

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-557-3838?

NSN 6145-00-557-3838 is a Cable,telephone, 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-557-3838?

NSN 6145-00-557-3838 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-55446 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MILC55446 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-557-3838?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-557-3838: 6145-00-557-3839, 6145-00-557-3841, 6145-00-557-3843 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-55446?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-55446: Conductor Form: SOLID ALL CONDUCTORS; Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 20 TWISTED PAIR AND 10 SINGLES; Special Features: RIP CORD OF DOUBLE-PLY NYLON YARN; Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS. 24 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Validated with multiple authoritative sources, including Government, OEM, and Certified sources.
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