MIL-SPEC · Electronic Components
M38359-5K
Wire, Electrical
Part NumberM38359-5K
ManufacturerMIL-SPEC
AvailabilityAvailable to order — request a quote
Specifications
NSN6145-00-617-1685 (NSN)
Federal Item NameWIRE,ELECTRICAL
Federal Supply Class6145 — Wire and Cable, Electrical
Cross Sectional Shape StyleROUND
Strand Quantity Per Conductor7 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
ColorBLACK FIRST POSITION COVER SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Nondefinitive Spec Std Data2 CLASS
Strand Awg Size Per Conductor16 SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Conductor FormSTRANDED SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Surface TreatmentTIN CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Voltage Rating5000.0 MAXIMUM ROOT MEAN SQUARE (RMS) OPERATING VOLTAGE SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Round Conductor Size8 AWG SINGLE CONDUCTOR
MaterialCOPPER CORE CONDUCTOR SINGLE CONDUCTOR
Cross Section Outside Diameter0.039 INCHES NOMINAL
Cancelled NSN6145-00-942-2783 (cancelled)
RH Electronics, Inc. — independent stocking distributor since 1982.
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Every shipment inspected on receipt · ISO 9001:2015 · ANSI/ESD S20.20 · ERAI member since 1998 · GIDEP participant
Frequently asked
Is M38359-5K available?
We can source M38359-5K even if it isn't in our active stock list. As an independent distributor we reach inventory outside the franchise channel — including hard-to-find and obsolete parts. Send us a quote request.
Is M38359-5K by MIL-SPEC obsolete or end-of-life?
We specialize in obsolete, end-of-life, and discontinued components. If M38359-5K has been discontinued, we can often source remaining stock or qualified alternates. Contact us with your quantity and target date.
How does RH Electronics verify parts like M38359-5K?
Every incoming shipment is inspected under our ISO 9001:2015 quality system — documentation, markings, and construction checked against known-good references. For deeper analysis, we direct work through accredited independent labs. We've been an ERAI member since 1998 and a GIDEP participant.
Can you find a cross-reference or alternate for M38359-5K?
Yes. Our team reads part numbers the way they were designed — decoding family, speed, temperature grade, package, and reliability level — to identify acceptable alternates when the exact part isn't available. Submit a quote request and we'll advise.