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— · WIRE CABLE
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Stranded for flexible routing, solid for conduit THHN/THWN dual-rated — check both tables
Ampacity depends on installation method
PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The M16878/4BDB1 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-686-5163, indicating validated use in U.S. government and defense logistics supply chains.

Available through authorized enterprise resellers and TPM (Third Party Maintenance) channels. Verify compatibility with your specific system configuration before ordering.

WHERE IT FITS
M16878/4BDB1
NSN: 6145-00-686-5163
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberM16878/4BDB1
NSN6145-00-686-5163
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: M16878/4BDB1 · OEM ⚠ VERIFY BEFORE ORDERING Ampacity depends on installation method — conduit ≠ free air ≠ underground. Same wire, different ratings. AWG sizing is inverse — smaller number = thicker wire (4 AWG > 12 AWG) ✓ BROKER TIP Stranded = flexible routing and vibration resistance. Solid = fixed conduit runs only. THHN/THWN = dual rated — check both dry and wet ampacity tables PARTSTABLE TECHNICAL DRAWING — NOT TO SCALE
KEY FEATURES
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CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: ASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION: SURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
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MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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COLOR: BROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR: 7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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PRECIOUS MATERIAL: SILVER
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIAL DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE MATERIAL RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATIONSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SPECIAL FEATURESPRIMARY INSULATION CONFORMS TO L-P-403 TYPE 3
COLORBROWN FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIALSILVER
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 31
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M27500-16RC1S06Upgraded Successor
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SM-C-686444-902Upgraded Successor
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ES7751-22EJ902Upgraded Successor
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ES7751-22EJ978Upgraded Successor
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LIFECYCLE
StatusCANCELLED
Availability—
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is M16878/4BDB1?
M16878/4BDB1 is a M16878/4BDB1.
What parts can replace M16878/4BDB1?
There are 31 known substitutes for M16878/4BDB1: MIL-W-16878/4, MIL-DTL-27500, M27500-16RC1S06 and 28 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is M16878/4BDB1 still available?
M16878/4BDB1 is currently cancelled.
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