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MIL-W-16878/3Wire,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-00-726-7366 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-726-7366 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-726-7366. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/3.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Departure From Cited Document: AS MODIFIED BY BASIC BODY COLOR PER CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Color: RED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Material Document and Classification: QQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR 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 6145-00-726-7366, 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 1 commercial cross-reference 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: Cancelled. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-726-7366
Primary Part NumberMIL-W-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
StatusCANCELLED
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY BASIC BODY COLOR PER CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorRED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialGLASS SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataD TYPE
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Temp Rating105.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY BASIC BODY COLOR PER CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorRED FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialGLASS SECOND POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusCANCELLED
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Weight0.0200 lbs
Cube0.0001 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
No Item Name Available
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-W-16878/3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-00-726-7366?

NSN 6145-00-726-7366 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 6145-00-726-7366?

NSN 6145-00-726-7366 has 1 cross-referenced part number: MIL-W-16878/3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-00-726-7366?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-726-7366: 6145-00-170-3521, 6145-00-801-4621, 6145-00-058-8564 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

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

Key specifications for MIL-W-16878/3: Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Departure From Cited Document: AS MODIFIED BY BASIC BODY COLOR PER CONDUCTOR; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 total characteristics are documented in the Federal Logistics Information System.

Is NSN 6145-00-726-7366 still in active supply?

NSN 6145-00-726-7366 is currently cancelled. Check with the Defense Logistics Agency for current availability and authorized substitutes.

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