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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 6145-00-726-7368 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-00-726-7368 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-00-726-7368. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-W-16878/3.
Features
  • Wire,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Round Conductor Size: 16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Nondefinitive Spec/std Data: D TYPE
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
  • Departure From Cited Document: AS MODIFIED BY CONDUCTOR COLOR
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 6145-00-726-7368, 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: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-00-726-7368
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
StatusACTIVE
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataD TYPE
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY CONDUCTOR COLOR
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
ColorGREEN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL ACETATE SECOND POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialGLASS THIRD POSITION BRAID NON-METALLIC SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating3000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec/std DataD TYPE
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Departure From Cited DocumentAS MODIFIED BY CONDUCTOR COLOR
Temp Rating115.0 CELSIUS DEGC
ColorGREEN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Material Document and ClassificationQQ-W-343,SOFT FED SPEC SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL ACETATE SECOND POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 12
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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 6145-00-726-7368?

NSN 6145-00-726-7368 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 6145-00-726-7368?

NSN 6145-00-726-7368 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 6145-00-726-7368?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-00-726-7368: 6145-00-801-4621, 6145-00-058-8564, 6145-00-435-9225 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-Sectional Shape Style: ROUND; Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.130 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR; Round Conductor Size: 16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR. 30 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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