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MIL-W-16878/5 ✓ Verified by PartsTable
· 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 MIL-W-16878/5 is a the manufacturer industrial component. This product is currently in active production with full OEM support. This part is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-052-3269, 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
MIL-W-16878/5
NSN: 6145-00-052-3269
FSC: 6145
CAGE: 81349 — MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS PROMULGATED BY MILITARY DEPARTMENTS/AGENCIES UNDER AUTHORITY OF DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION MANUAL 4120 3-M
SPECIFICATIONS
Part NumberMIL-W-16878/5
NSN6145-00-052-3269
COMPONENT DIAGRAM
WIRE / CABLE — AMPACITY DEPENDS ON INSTALLATION CROSS-SECTION JACKET WIRE SPECIFICATIONS Conductor Size: — Conductor Count: — Voltage Rating: — Insulation: — Temp Rating: — PN: MIL-W-16878/5 · 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
TEMP RATING: 200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATION: ASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE: 16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR: 29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLOR: WHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATION: SURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
MATERIAL: PLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS (FLIS)
TEMP RATING200.0 CELSIUS DEGC
SURFACE TREATMENT DOCUMENT AND CLASSIFICATIONASTM B298 ASSN STD SINGLE TREATMENT RESPONSE CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ROUND CONDUCTOR SIZE16 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND AWG SIZE PER CONDUCTOR29 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
COLORWHITE FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
PRECIOUS MATERIAL AND LOCATIONSURFACE SINGLE CONDUCTOR SILVER
MATERIALPLASTIC POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE FIRST POSITION PRIMARY INSULATION SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MATERIALCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
STRAND QUANTITY PER CONDUCTOR19 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
TRACER COLORRED FIRST TRACER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
VERIFIED SUBSTITUTES & CROSS-REFERENCES 29
SAE-AS22759/11Upgraded Successor
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439-0353-000Upgraded Successor
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RTE3726APRNUpgraded Successor
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83026-97Upgraded Successor
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M22759/9-22-97Upgraded Successor
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SAE-AS22759/9Upgraded Successor
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LIFECYCLE
StatusACTIVE
AvailabilityOEM and secondary market
RoHS CompliantEAR99Not HAZMAT
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is MIL-W-16878/5?
MIL-W-16878/5 is a MIL-W-16878/5.
What parts can replace MIL-W-16878/5?
There are 29 known substitutes for MIL-W-16878/5: SAE-AS22759/11, 439-0353-000, RTE3726APRN and 26 more. Substitute compatibility should be verified for your specific system.
What is the NSN for MIL-W-16878/5?
MIL-W-16878/5 is cataloged in the Federal Logistics Information System (FLIS) under NSN 6145-00-052-3269. This indicates validated use in U.S. government and defense supply chains.
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