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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 M16878/4BDB8 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-819-6232, 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
M16878/4BDB8
NSN: 6145-00-819-6232
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberM16878/4BDB8
NSN6145-00-819-6232
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: M16878/4BDB8 · 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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PRECIOUS MATERIAL: SILVER
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TEMP RATING: 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
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CONDUCTOR FORM: STRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
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CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER: 0.039 INCHES NOMINAL IN
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CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLE: ROUND
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MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
PRECIOUS MATERIALSILVER
TEMP RATING200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
CONDUCTOR FORMSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR34 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
SPECIAL FEATURESPRIMARY INSULATION CONFORMS TO L-P-403 TYPE 3
CROSS SECTION OUTSIDE DIAMETER0.039 INCHES NOMINAL IN
CROSS-SECTIONAL SHAPE STYLEROUND
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATIONSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 28
MIL-W-16878/4Upgraded Successor
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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 M16878/4BDB8?
M16878/4BDB8 is a M16878/4BDB8.
What parts can replace M16878/4BDB8?
There are 28 known substitutes for M16878/4BDB8: MIL-W-16878/4, MIL-DTL-27500, M27500-16RC1S06 and 25 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
Is M16878/4BDB8 still available?
M16878/4BDB8 is currently cancelled.
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