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6-7 CU AIRPORT FAA L-824 TYPE C 5KV BLACK
- Southwire #
- 55152899
5000 Volt Non-Shielded Airport Lighting Cable, Copper Conductor With Cross-Linked Polyethylene Insulation XLPE. Meets (FAA) specification L-824 C For Underground Electrical Cable for Airport Lighting Circuits. Silicone Free
Part of the family: CU Compressed 5kV XLPE Insulation Airport Lighting
Priced by quote — copper moves daily (COMEX), so we quote at the current price.
Application & features
Southwire’s Airport Lighting Cable meets the requirements of (FAA) L-824 C underground electrical cable for airport lighting circuits (AC 150/5345-7F). Southwire’s Airport Lighting Cable is available in sizes 8 AWG through 4 AWG 7 strands. The conductors are bare annealed copper class B and covered with an abrasion, moisture, and heat resistant Cross-Linked Polyethylene XLPE insulation. The 5kV non-shielded cable is available in black, red and yellow colors. Southwire Airport Lighting Cable is primarily used for series lighting circuits for runways, control systems, and other multi-purpose installations. It can be used in direct burial, conduit, or raceways. These cables are capable of operating continuously at a conductor temperature not in excess of 90°C for normal operation, 130°C for emergency and 250°C for short circuit conditions. Silicone Free.
• Cable is manufactured by Southwire Company in Douglas, GA USA
• Cable has a warranty of 1 year from date of installation or 2 years from date of shipment whichever comes first.
Specifications
| Cond. Size | 6 AWG6 AWG |
|---|---|
| Cond. Strands | 77 |
| Diameter Over Conductor | 0.177 inch0.45 cm |
| Insulation Thickness | 110 mils2.79 mm |
| Approx. OD | 0.415 inch1.05 cm |
| Approx. Weight | 125 lbs/1000'186 kgs/km |
| Min. Bend Radius | 3.3 inch8.38 cm |
Standards & references
- ASTM B3 Soft or Annealed Copper Wire
- ASTM B8 Concentric-Lay-Stranded Copper Conductors
- Made in America: Compliant with both Buy American and Buy America Act (BAA) requirements per 49 U.S.C. § 5323(j) and the Federal Transit Administration Buy America requirements per 49 C.F.R. part 661
- FAA L-824 C Specification Approved by (AC 150/5345-7F)