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MIL-DTL-16878/3Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-643-0655 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-643-0655 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-643-0655. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-16878/3.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 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 6145-00-643-0655, 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: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-643-0655
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-16878/3
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
StatusACTIVE
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor27 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size14 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B33 ASSN STD ALL MATERIAL RESPONSES CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-080-5131
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeDN
Weight0.0300 lbs
Cube0.0001 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
Wire,electrical
Cable,power,electrical
6145-00-284-01128896346 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
6145-00-397-30521878 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
Belden, Inc.
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Wire,electrical
Cable,power,electrical
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-16878/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
4-02201-14 Arma Div Ambac Industries Inc
M16878/3BKE9 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-W-16878/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
SUCCESSOR 6145-00-080-5131 Cable,power,electrical
6145-00-801-4621SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-284-0112SUCCESSOR
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8896346
6145-00-397-3052SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
1878
6145-00-397-3054SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-397-3055SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-545-7209SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-545-7211SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-545-7215SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-688-4988SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-726-7366SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-726-7368SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-643-0655?

NSN 6145-00-643-0655 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: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-00-643-0655?

NSN 6145-00-643-0655 has 4 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 4-02201-14 (Arma Div Ambac Industries Inc), M16878/3BKE9 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-W-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-643-0655?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-643-0655: 6145-00-801-4621, 6145-00-080-5131, 6145-00-284-0112 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-16878/3?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-16878/3: Temp Rating: 105.0 CELSIUS DEGC; Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 28 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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