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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 6145-00-578-6072 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-578-6072 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-578-6072. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/17.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: ASTM B33 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor Single Conductor construction
General Description

The Wire,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-00-578-6072, 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 39 commercial cross-references from 26 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
NSN6145-00-578-6072
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
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.086 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYAMIDE NYLON SECOND POSITION JACKET SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.086 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
Successor6145-00-023-6566
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeDZ
Weight0.0080 lbs
Cube0.0001 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-01-060-7867M22759/16-14-9 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
6145-01-092-7019M22759/16-14-5 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Sae International Dba Sae International
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Wire,electrical
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
6145-00-044-5545723514-999 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
Raytheon Company Div Rmd Strategic
Wire,electrical
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
7055675P032 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms (USA)
C100016999 Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division (USA)
01-65-7009 Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat (USA)
19D321316-9 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
5XB-16-1929NJ WHITE Nexans Aerospace Usa Llc (USA)
4-1338-16 Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (USA)
BMS13-11TYPE1CLASS1AWG16 The Boeing Company Div Defense (USA)
19D311216-9 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. (USA)
8437209-4 Combat Capabilities Development Command (ccdc) Armaments Center Dba Ccdc Div Logistics Research and Engineering Directorate (USA)
6145005787517 E.c.a Etablissement Centrald'approvisionnement Des Forces Armee
8510-9 Belden Wire and Cable Co Wire and Cable Office (USA)
1000-16-19N9 Te Connectivity Corporation Dba Raychem Product Division (USA)
M16878/17BJE9 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
GMS9-10B16-9 Lockheed Martin Corporation Dba Lockheed Martin Div Rotary and Mission Systems (USA)
439-8203-000 Rockwell Collins, Inc. Div Collins Aerospace - Mission Systems (USA)
6145PL0746119 Jednolity Indeks Materialowy - Uniform Material Index (POL)
MIL-DTL-16878/17 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
01-87-7009 Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat (USA)
MIL-W-16878/1 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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SUCCESSOR 6145-00-023-6566 Cable,special Purpose,electrical
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-578-6072?

NSN 6145-00-578-6072 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 6145-00-578-6072?

NSN 6145-00-578-6072 has 39 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-W-16878/17 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 7055675P032 (Lockheed Martin Corporation Div Rms), C100016999 (Kearfott Corporation Div Guidance and Navigation Division), 01-65-7009 (Electric Boat Corporation Div General Dynamics Electric Boat), 19D321316-9 (General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.) and 34 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-578-6072?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-578-6072: 6145-01-060-7867, 6145-01-092-7019, 6145-00-023-6566 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

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

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/17: Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Material: PLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-578-6072 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-578-6072 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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