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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 6145-00-643-0656 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-643-0656 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-643-0656. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-16878/3.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.116 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Voltage Rating: 3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE 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 6145-00-643-0656, 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 7 commercial cross-references from 3 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
NSN6145-00-643-0656
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
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.116 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED 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
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.116 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED 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
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER ALLOY 101 OR COPPER ALLOY 102 CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
Successor6145-00-080-5131
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeQ
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeZN
Weight0.0100 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
5746889 PART 56 Naval Sea Systems Command (USA)
MIL-W-16878/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-W-16878/3 TYPE D Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M16878/3BJE9 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
9073710-9 Us Army Aviation and Missile Command (USA)
M16878/1BJESHIELDED Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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SUCCESSOR 6145-00-080-5131 Cable,power,electrical
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WIRE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-284-0112SUCCESSOR
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8896346
6145-00-397-3052SUCCESSOR
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1878
6145-00-397-3054SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-397-3055SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-545-7209SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-545-7211SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-545-7215SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-688-4988SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-726-7366SUCCESSOR
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6145-00-726-7368SUCCESSOR
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-643-0656?

NSN 6145-00-643-0656 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 6145-00-643-0656?

NSN 6145-00-643-0656 has 7 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 5746889 PART 56 (Naval Sea Systems Command), MIL-W-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-W-16878/3 TYPE D (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M16878/3BJE9 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M) and 2 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-00-643-0656?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-643-0656: 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: Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.116 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Round Conductor Size: 16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 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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