The Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, cataloged under National Stock Number 6150-01-381-6218, is classified within Federal Supply Class 6150 (Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment) of the Electric Wire, Power, and Distribution Equipment group. The manufacturer of record is Newvac Llc Div American Defense Interconnect. Government technical data includes 20 specifications, cited from the U.S. Government catalog. The record lists 2 manufacturer part numbers for this item, enabling identification through both NSN and commercial part number lookups. 2 additional reference documents (drawings, advisory and superseded references) are recorded in the U.S. Government catalog. 2 items share a part number with this NSN in the catalog (possible match — not a government interchangeability claim). Current acquisition status: Active.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| NSN | 6150-01-381-6218 |
| Primary Part Number | 16U281-385 |
| Item Name | Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e |
| FSC / FSG | 6150 / 61 — Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment |
| Manufacturer | Newvac Llc Div American Defense Interconnect |
| Status | ACTIVE |
| Termination Type | CONNECTOR PLUG ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Branch Quantity | 5 |
| Cable Assembly Overall Length | 90.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN |
| Surface Treatment Document and Classification | ASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Precious Material | SILVER |
| Terminal Manufacturer Identifying Reference Number | MS27467T25F2PA FIRST END ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Terminal Manufacturer Identifying Reference Number | MS3471L12-10P SECOND END ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Terminal Manufacturer Identifying Reference Number | MS3471L12-8S THIRD END ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Terminal Manufacturer Identifying Reference Number | MS3471L14-12P FOURTH END ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Terminal Manufacturer Identifying Reference Number | MS3471L14-12PW FIFTH END ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Conductor Quantity | 30 |
| Terminal Commercial and Government Entity Code | 96906 ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Material Document and Classification | ASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Surface Treatment | SILVER CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Precious Material and Location | CONDUCTOR SURFACE COATING SILVER |
| Material | PLASTIC CROSS-LINKED POLYVINYLIDENE FLUORIDE SECOND POSITION JACKET ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Material | PLASTIC CROSS-LINKED POLYALKENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Material | COPPER ALLOY CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS |
| Material | PLASTIC POLYOLEFIN THIRD POSITION SLEEVE CABLE |
| Binding Method | SLEEVE |
| Acquisition Status | ACTIVE |
| DEMIL Code | DEMIL Q — CCL Item — Commerce Control List |
| Hazard | No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N) |
| Criticality Code | X |
| Part Number | Manufacturer |
|---|---|
| 16U281-385 | Newvac Llc Div American Defense Interconnect (USA) |
| 16V281-385 | Aerospace Engineering & Support Inc Div Aerospace Engineering and Support, Inc. (USA) |
| Reference | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 16U281-385 | 3/2 Design control — primary reference U.S. Government activity |
| 16U281 | D/9 Drawing number reference only U.S. Government activity |
NSN 6150-01-381-6218 is a Cable Assembly,special Purpose,e, manufactured by Newvac Llc Div American Defense Interconnect, classified under FSC 6150, Miscellaneous Electric Power and Distribution Equipment. Status: active.
NSN 6150-01-381-6218 has 2 manufacturer part numbers on file: 16U281-385 (Newvac Llc Div American Defense Interconnect), 16V281-385 (Aerospace Engineering & Support Inc Div Aerospace Engineering and Support, Inc.).
2 possible matches (shared part number, not a government interchangeability claim): 6150-01-381-7051, 6150-01-382-1482. Verify interchangeability with system specifications before substitution.
Key specifications for 16U281-385: Termination Type: CONNECTOR PLUG ALL ENDS ALL CONDUCTORS; Branch Quantity: 5; Cable Assembly Overall Length: 90.000 INCHES NOMINAL IN; Surface Treatment Document and Classification: ASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR ALL CONDUCTORS. 20 specifications are documented in the U.S. Government catalog.
No hazard code in the DLA record (HMIC N). Hazard information on this page is shown exactly as it appears in the DLA record.
NSN 6150-01-381-6218 has DEMIL Code Q. Demilitarization may be required before disposal or transfer to non-military entities.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-16.
U.S. Government catalog: edition PUBLOGDVD v12.0.0 (OCT 2026), edition date 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-10-18.