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AA-1242Cable,power,electrical

Wallingford Wire and Cable · NSN 6145-01-255-6631 · FSC 6145 · No Item Name Available
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NSN 6145-01-255-6631 — this item is cataloged by the U.S. Government under National Stock Number 6145-01-255-6631. Primary manufacturer part number: AA-1242.
Features
  • Cable,power,electrical — FSC 6145
  • Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 30 ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Round Conductor Size: 18 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Conductor Form: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
  • Color Coding Document: 1327-04946 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
  • Cross Section Outside Diameter: 0.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN
  • Strand Quantity Per Conductor: 16 ALL CONDUCTORS
Applications
  • Electrical power distribution
  • Signal transmission
  • Equipment interconnection
  • Applications requiring Copper Core Conductor All Conductors construction
General Description

The Cable,power,electrical, cataloged under National Stock Number 6145-01-255-6631, 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 Wallingford Wire and Cable. Government technical data includes 26 verified specifications, sourced from the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS). This item has 2 commercial cross-references from 2 manufacturers, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 4 verified substitutes exist in the FLIS interchangeability database. Current acquisition status: Active. Unit of issue: FT.

Technical Specifications
ParameterValue
NSN6145-01-255-6631
Primary Part NumberAA-1242
Item NameCable,power,electrical
FSC / FSG6145 / 61 — No Item Name Available
ManufacturerWallingford Wire and Cable
StatusACTIVE
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size18 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Color Coding Document1327-04946 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Quantity Per Conductor16 ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity15 SINGLES
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Quantity15
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor30 ALL CONDUCTORS
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Round Conductor Size18 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor FormSTRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS
Color Coding Document1327-04946 SPECIFICATION (INCLUDES ENGINEERING TYPE BULLETINS, BROCHURES,ETC., THAT REFLECT SPECIFICATION TYPE DATA IN SPECIFICATION FORMAT; EXCLUDES COMMERCIAL CATALOGS, INDUSTRY DIRECTORIES, AND SIMILAR TRADE PUBLICATIONS, REFLECTING GENERAL TYPE DATA ON CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND TEST CONDITIONS THAT ARE SHOWN AS "TYPICAL", "AVERAGE", "NOMINAL", ETC.).
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.490 INCHES NOMINAL IN
Strand Quantity Per Conductor16 ALL CONDUCTORS
ColorGRAY/GREY FIRST POSITION JACKET CABLE
Cross-Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Arrangement and Quantity15 SINGLES
MaterialPLASTIC POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS
Conductor Quantity15
Lifecycle & Compliance
Acquisition StatusACTIVE
HAZMATNo
Shelf Life Code0
Criticality CodeN
Unit of IssueFT
SMR CodeJN
Verified Substitutes 4
5340-00-292-32968161819 INTERCHANGEABLE
Plug,protective,dust and Moistur
Us Army Aviation and Missile Command
3120-00-805-6945A1242 INTERCHANGEABLE
Bearing,sleeve
Chrysler Corp Amplex Div
4810-01-296-5697132 715 INTERCHANGEABLE
Slide,directional Control Linear
Us Naval Regional Contracting Office
6680-01-342-1926132715 INTERCHANGEABLE
Transmitter,liquid Quantity
Setra Systems, Inc. Dba Gems Sensors
Cross-Reference Index
Part NumberManufacturer
AA-1242 Wallingford Wire and Cable (USA)
1327-15 Standard Wire & Cable Co. Dba Standard Wire & Cable Co (USA)
Related Parts
5340-00-292-3296INTERCHANGEABLE
PLUG,PROTECTIVE,DUST AND MOISTUR
8161819
3120-00-805-6945INTERCHANGEABLE
BEARING,SLEEVE
A1242
4810-01-296-5697INTERCHANGEABLE
SLIDE,DIRECTIONAL CONTROL LINEAR
132 715
6680-01-342-1926INTERCHANGEABLE
TRANSMITTER,LIQUID QUANTITY
132715

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSN 6145-01-255-6631?

NSN 6145-01-255-6631 is a Cable,power,electrical, manufactured by Wallingford Wire and Cable, classified under FSC 6145 (No Item Name Available). Status: active.

What are the part numbers for NSN 6145-01-255-6631?

NSN 6145-01-255-6631 has 2 cross-referenced part numbers: AA-1242 (Wallingford Wire and Cable), 1327-15 (Standard Wire & Cable Co. Dba Standard Wire & Cable Co).

What NSN replaces 6145-01-255-6631?

There are 4 known substitutes for 6145-01-255-6631: 5340-00-292-3296, 3120-00-805-6945, 4810-01-296-5697 and 1 more. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.

What are the specifications of AA-1242?

Key specifications for AA-1242: Strand Awg Size Per Conductor: 30 ALL CONDUCTORS; Material: COPPER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS; Round Conductor Size: 18 AWG ALL CONDUCTORS; Conductor Form: STRANDED ALL CONDUCTORS. 26 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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