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Southwire

8-7 CU AIRPORT FAA L-824 TYPE C 5KV BLACK 5000 FT

Southwire #
55152905

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

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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. Size8 AWG8 AWG
Cond. Strands77
Diameter Over Conductor0.141 inch0.36 cm
Insulation Thickness110 mils2.79 mm
Approx. OD0.375 inch0.95 cm
Approx. Weight89 lbs/1000'132 kgs/km
Min. Bend Radius3.0 inch7.62 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)