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MIL-DTL-915/8Cable,power,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-01-159-6655 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-01-159-6655 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-01-159-6655. Primary manufacturer part number: MIL-DTL-915/8.
Features
  • Cable,power,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Color: BLACK FIRST POSITION COVER FIRST CONDUCTOR
  • Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Color: GREEN FOURTH POSITION COVER FOURTH CONDUCTOR
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 1 TWISTED QUAD
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 24 ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Color: WHITE SECOND POSITION COVER SECOND CONDUCTOR
  • Color: RED THIRD POSITION COVER THIRD CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Rubber Synthetic First Position Primary Insulation All Conductors construction
General Description

The Cable,power,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-01-159-6655, 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 3 commercial cross-references from 1 manufacturer, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 10 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-01-159-6655
Primary Part NumberMIL-DTL-915/8
Item NameCable,power,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
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER FIRST CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorGREEN FOURTH POSITION COVER FOURTH CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 TWISTED QUAD
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor24 ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorWHITE SECOND POSITION COVER SECOND CONDUCTOR
ColorRED THIRD POSITION COVER THIRD CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialRUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size16 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Material Document and ClassificationASTM B3 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor Quantity4
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER FIRST CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorGREEN FOURTH POSITION COVER FOURTH CONDUCTOR
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity1 TWISTED QUAD
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor24 ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorWHITE SECOND POSITION COVER SECOND CONDUCTOR
ColorRED THIRD POSITION COVER THIRD CONDUCTOR
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B33-63 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialRUBBER SYNTHETIC FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Weight0.1700 lbs
Cube0.0119 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 10
6145-00-905-6795 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-905-6797 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-912-2616 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-913-2401 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-913-2402 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-914-9973 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-985-7843 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-01-159-8619 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-01-162-2600 INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-01-731-6486 INTERCHANGEABLE
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Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
MIL-DTL-915/8 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
FSS-3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M915/8-FSS-3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
Related Parts
6145-00-905-6795INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-905-6797INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-912-2616INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-913-2401INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-913-2402INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-914-9973INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-00-985-7843INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-01-159-8619INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-01-162-2600INTERCHANGEABLE
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6145-01-731-6486INTERCHANGEABLE
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-01-159-6655?

NSN 6145-01-159-6655 is a Cable,power,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 6145-01-159-6655?

NSN 6145-01-159-6655 has 3 cross-referenced part numbers: MIL-DTL-915/8 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), FSS-3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M915/8-FSS-3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M).

What NSN replaces 6145-01-159-6655?

There are 10 known substitutes for 6145-01-159-6655: 6145-00-905-6795, 6145-00-905-6797, 6145-00-912-2616 and 7 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of MIL-DTL-915/8?

Key specifications for MIL-DTL-915/8: Color: BLACK FIRST POSITION COVER FIRST CONDUCTOR; Surface Treatment: TIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS; Color: GREEN FOURTH POSITION COVER FOURTH CONDUCTOR; Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 1 TWISTED QUAD. 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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