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M7078/16-16-3Cable,power,electrical

Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M · NSN 6145-01-253-6689 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-01-253-6689 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-01-253-6689. Primary manufacturer part number: M7078/16-16-3.
Features
  • Cable,power,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 3 TWISTED TOGETHER W/NO OUTER COVERING
  • Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Round Conductor Size: 16 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Cross-Sectional Shape Style: TWIST
  • Tracer Color: BLUE FIRST TRACER SECOND CONDUCTOR
  • Tracer Color: ORANGE FIRST TRACER THIRD CONDUCTOR
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
General Description

The Cable,power,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-01-253-6689, 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 29 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 9 commercial cross-references from 6 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
NSN6145-01-253-6689
Primary Part NumberM7078/16-16-3
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
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity3 TWISTED TOGETHER W/NO OUTER COVERING
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size16 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleTWIST
Tracer ColorBLUE FIRST TRACER SECOND CONDUCTOR
Tracer ColorORANGE FIRST TRACER THIRD CONDUCTOR
Conductor Quantity3
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B355 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Width0.164 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface TreatmentNICKEL CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Temp Rating200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor29 ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Height0.164 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Quantity Per Conductor19 ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity3 TWISTED TOGETHER W/NO OUTER COVERING
Voltage Rating600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size16 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleTWIST
Tracer ColorBLUE FIRST TRACER SECOND CONDUCTOR
Tracer ColorORANGE FIRST TRACER THIRD CONDUCTOR
Conductor Quantity3
ColorWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface Treatment Document and ClassificationASTM B355 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Cross-Sectional Width0.164 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Surface TreatmentNICKEL CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Weight0.0300 lbs
Cube0.0001 cu ft
Verified Substitutes 12
6145-01-626-1770M27500-22SC7G23 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-003-4169M27500-22CB3T10 SUCCESSOR
Cable,special Purpose,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-004-3524M27500-18MH1T08 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-004-5233M27500-20CB2T10 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-004-7319M27500-20RB1S05 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-005-0932M27500-20CB1T10 SUCCESSOR
Wire,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-013-8655M27500-8B1T03 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-020-6687M27500-20MK4T08 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-023-6594M27500-20B3T02 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
6145-00-023-6921M27500-16A2T02 SUCCESSOR
Cable,power,electrical
National Electrical Mfrs Assn Dba Nema
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
M7078/16-16-3 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
M27500-16MY3U00 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
MIL-C-27500 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
1673/20079KE3 Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc (USA)
30-90478/16 Champlain Cable Corp Sub of Huber and Suhner Inc (USA)
B1-9133 Nexans Aerospace Usa Llc (USA)
MIL-C-7078/16 Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M
LB-B1-2163 Barcel/cdt (USA)
LE572-0053-2163 The Boeing Company Div Legacy Am&m (USA)
Related Parts
6145-01-626-1770SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-22SC7G23
6145-00-003-4169SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-22CB3T10
6145-00-004-3524SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-18MH1T08
6145-00-004-5233SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20CB2T10
6145-00-004-7319SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20RB1S05
6145-00-005-0932SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20CB1T10
6145-00-013-8655SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-8B1T03
6145-00-020-6687SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20MK4T08
6145-00-023-6594SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-20B3T02
6145-00-023-6921SUCCESSOR
CABLE,POWER,ELECTRICAL
M27500-16A2T02
6145-00-058-6739SUCCESSOR
CABLE,SPECIAL PURPOSE,ELECTRICAL
6145-00-059-8825SUCCESSOR
WIRE,ELECTRICAL
M27500-22RC1S04

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-01-253-6689?

NSN 6145-01-253-6689 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 6145-01-253-6689?

NSN 6145-01-253-6689 has 9 cross-referenced part numbers: M7078/16-16-3 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), M27500-16MY3U00 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), MIL-C-27500 (Military Specifications Promulgated by Military Departments/agencies Under Authority of Defense Standardization Manual 4120 3-M), 1673/20079KE3 (Amphenol Cable and Interconnect Technologies, Inc), 30-90478/16 (Champlain Cable Corp Sub of Huber and Suhner Inc) and 4 more.

What NSN replaces 6145-01-253-6689?

There are 12 known substitutes for 6145-01-253-6689: 6145-01-626-1770, 6145-00-003-4169, 6145-00-004-3524 and 9 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of M7078/16-16-3?

Key specifications for M7078/16-16-3: Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 19 ALL CONDUCTORS; Conductor Arrangement and Quantity: 3 TWISTED TOGETHER W/NO OUTER COVERING; Voltage Rating: 600.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE ALL CONDUCTORS; Round Conductor Size: 16 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS. 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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