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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 8, 2008.
As of Saturday, December 28th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 6100001995 to 2003 selected Ford PC & LDT1NoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-51
  • Executive Order 280-51 / D280-51
  • ARB # D-280-51
  • Executive Order No: D-280-51
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-51
  • Resolution D-280-51
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D-280-51 Document:

CARB_D-280-51

State of California ‘ AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—51 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code AirTek, Inc. (d.b.a. Catco) "Series 610000 Three—way Catalytic Converters" _ WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38395, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board _ and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytlc converters from the prohibitions of Vehlcle Code Section 27156 and 38391. WHEREAS, AirTek, Inc. (AirTek) of 4410 W . 37"" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 to market its new aftermarket Series 610000 three—way catalytic converter (ITWC) for installation on selected 1995 through 2003 model year Ford passenger cars (PC) and light—duty trucks 1 (LDT1) equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—51 and incorporated herein. The Series 610000 TWC will be used for multiple catalytic converter applications as front and rear catalytic converter. | WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Operations Division by Health and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—02—003, Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code _ Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). The emissions performance of the catalytic converters was based on durability bench—aging by Southwest Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, using Air Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench— aging cycle for 75 hours, as specified in the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters.". | WHEREAS, previous emissions and OBD II compatibility tests conducted by AirTek, Inc. using a 1997 3.0L Ford Taurus, test group VFM3.0V8G3EK (PC, LEV), with Series 610000 TWC installed as single underbody catalytic converter (1 unit) showed that the vehicle met the applicable standards. The test results are shown below, in grams per mile. NMOG CO _ NOx PC 100K LEV . 0.090 4. 2 0.3 Series 610000 Test 1 0.030 0.6 0.1 Series 610000 Test 2 0.037 0.6 | 0.1 THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—280—51 subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter or any of its

Corhponents, and other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California. Marketing of the catalytic converter using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converter for application other than the ones shown in this Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converter as individual devices. | Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by AirTek, Inc., its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any emission reduction claims for the catalytic converter and is only a finding that the catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. AirTek, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converter must _conform to requirements in Section (h) of the California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. Installation of the catalytic converter shall not cause the relocation of an oxygen sensor. The oxygen sensor must be installed in the same location, position, and orientation as prescribed in the original equipment manufacturer S configurations. Upon installation, the catalytic converter must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for five (5) years or 50,000 miles as prescribed in Section (f)(2) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. _ AirTek, Inc. and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converter as "performance, high or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make it appear to perform betterthan an OEM catalytic _converter. Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converter by a third party, which involves the use of packaging identification different from the ones describedin this Executive Order must be approved by Air Resources Board prior to shipment. AirTek, its associates, vendors, other businesses, and individuals associated with AirTek, may not sell or supply new aftermarket catalytic converter substrates to a third party to be assembled in a different facility and marketed under this Executive Order without approval from the Air Resources Board. AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—51

10. AirTek shall comply with the quality control procedures and reporting requirements in Section (ff)(5) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. 11. AirTek‘s quality control reports must be submitted on a quarterly basis (Section (f)(5)(D)) and warranty information reports on a semi—annually basis (Section ((f)(2)(C)), starting with periods covering January 1 through March 31, 2009, and January 1 through June 30, 2009, respectively. 12. AirlTek must provide a permanent label or stamp as specified under Section (f)(1)of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic _ Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. > 13. AirTek‘s vehicle application catalog must cbnform_with the requirements as specified under Section (f)(4) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 27, 2007 . Executive Order D—280—37 dated October 6, 2008, is hereby superseded and of no further force and effect. | Violation of any of the above conditions shall be‘grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a 30—day written notice of intention to revoke it, during which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determination is made, after the hearing, that grounds for revocation exist. Executed at El Monte, California, this 57 ’ day of December‘200-8. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—51

APPENDIX D—280—51 AIRTEK, INC‘s SERIES 610000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Model! Vehicle Engine & Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter . E iversal Direct Fit. Year Model Size ngine Family Level Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universa frect F1 4 1996 _Taurus Sedan TFM3.OV8GKEK TLEV 612888 Mercury Sable 2 Taurus Sedan VFM3.0Vv8G3EK LEv 612221 | Mercury Sable 3 1997 Taurus Sedan VEM3.OV8G2EK TLEV Mercury Sable 4 Taurus Sedan VFM3.OVBNKGK Tier—1 612888 Mercury Sable 5 Taurus Sedan Mercury Sable WFEMXVO3.0OAEA Tier1 | s 1998 Taurus Sedan Mercury Sable 3.0 WEFMXVO3.0CAA LEv e p 2 UND . TwC 2 612004 LEFT OR RIGHT 612221 7 Taurus Sedan Mercury Sable WFMXVO3.0AMA TLEV 612888 8 1999 Taurus Sedan Mercury Sable | XFMXVO3.0VDC TLEV 9 - Taurus Sedan XFMxXVO3.0VGC LEV 612221 Mercury Sable 10 L'"&°'" '-ISG YFMXVO3.0VD2 TLEV | 2000 5 a|nu:se TBD TBD TBD 11 mncon L« YFMxXVO3.0VF2 LEV . Automatic Additional Vehicles 1 APPENDIX D—280—51 AIRTEK, INC‘s SERIES 610000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT No. Model Vehicle Engine . Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter . . — Engi F— Year Model Size ngine Family Level Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universal Dfrect it | FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MAINFOLD NA REAR 612012 REAR , MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612011 12 1995 countour mystique 25L TFM2.5VIJG1EK 3 2TWC/ TWC 2 FRONT o REAR REAR CONVERTER converter 612147 AuTo TRANs TIER— PC D 612004 REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS 13 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L TFM3.0VJG1EK 612004 612888 1996 2UND TWwC 2 14 TAURUS sHo MoDELSs 34L TEM3.A4VJG1EK 612006REAR FRONT OR TBD Page 1 of 6

. Additional Vehicies 1 APPENDIX D—280—51 AIRTEK, INC‘s SERIES 610000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT _ No. Model Vehicle Engine M Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter ‘ Monitored Universal Direct FitP Year > Model Size Engine Family Level Class Type Converters Type onitore niversa reot M LEFT MANIFOLD 612995 RIGHT SINGLE INLET 15 1995 TFM4.6VJG1FL MUFFLER 612704 RIGHT SIDE DUAL INLET MUFFLER ' 612999 LINCOLN MARK vill 4.6L ALL LEFT M,\'E'\“'FOLD LEFT MANIFOLD 612204 RIGHT SINGLE INLET 16 VEM4.6VJG1FL MUFFLER 612704 3 2TWC/ TWC RIGHT SIDE DUAL INLET MUFFLER 612999 FRONT MANIFOLD — FRONT MAINFOLD NA REAR 612012 REAR , MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612011 17 countour mystique 2.5L VEM2.5VJG1EK 2 FRONT . RrEAR REAR CONVERTER 1997. CONVERTER 612004 612147 AUTO TRANS REAR CONVERTER TIER— Po p | 612860 MAN TRANS 18 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L VFM3.OVG1EK °..baag0 0 —e12838 2UND Twe 2 19 TAURUS SHO MODELS 34L VFM3.AVJIG1EK 612°°6R';RA3NT OR 612888 LEFT MANIFOLD 612204 RIGHT | SINGLE INLET 20 LINCOLN MARK vill 4.6L WFMXVO4.6MAA ALL LEFT "’m‘”FOLD MUFFLER 612704 RIGHT SIDE DUAL INLET MUFFLER 612999 3 2TWCI TWC FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MAINFOLD NA REAR 612012 REAR MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612011 21 1998 countour mystique |— 25L WFMXVO25AFA FRONT } aU — 2 FR REAR REAR CONVERTER 612147 AUTO TRANS CosN;’Z%'EIEB REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS Page 2 OF 6

Additional Vehicles 1 APPENDIX D—280—51 AIRTEK, INC‘s SERIES 610000 OBDII TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LOT1 No. Model Vehicle Engine . & Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter | ) E ty Year Model Size ngine Family Level Class Type Converters. Type Monitored Universal Direct Fit 22 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L WFMXVO3.0PAA 2UND 61 20%4,éfi.’? OR 612888 1998 TWC 2 FRONT, LEFT OR 23 TAURUS SHO MODELS 3.4L WFMXVO3.4BAA 3UND RIGHT 612004 TBD/ TBD REAR 612006 FRONT MANIFOLD| FRONT MAINFOLD NA REAR 612012 REAR countour, | MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612011 24 MYSTIQUE/MERCURY 2.5L XFMXVO2.5VBC 3 2TWC/ TWC 2 FRONT COUGAR ~ | REAR REAR CONVERTER CONVERTER 612147 AUTO TRANS 1999 612004 \_| REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS | 612004 LEFT OR 25 TAURUS/SABLE 3.0L . XFMXVO3.O0VBZ TIER 2UND RIGHT 612888 | | FRONT, LEFT OR 26 TAURUS SEDAN 3.AL XFMXVO3.4VBC RIGHT 612004 TBD/ TBD TWC 2 REAR 612006 ’ 3UND 27 Lincoln LS—6 3.0L YEMxXVO03.0VD2 | 612004 LEFT OR 612420 Right 612421 PC p RIGHT Left FRONT MANIFOLD| —FRONT MAINFOLD NA REAR 612012 REAR COUNTOUR/ | MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612011 28 MYSTIQUE/MERCURY 2.5L YFMXVO2.5VBC 2 FRONT — - REAR CONVERTER _ COUGAR REAR CONVERTER 612147 AUTO TRANS 612004 REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS 2000 _——_— FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 29 3 2TWC/ TWC 612006 12 VALVE U REAR 12 VALVE U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD TAURUS, SABLE 3.0L YFMXVO3.0VF5 LEV P CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612084 | REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA REAR MANIFOLD 30 CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN 61 2%8:;’55;5& 5 CONVERTER 612185 ENGINE 24 VALVE S ENGINE Page 3 OF6

Additional Vehicles 1 APPENDIX D—280—51 AIRTEK, INC‘s SERIES 610000 OBDII TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDTA No. Model Vehicle Engine & Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter . il D& & Year Model Size Engine Family Level Class Type Converters Type Monitored Universal irect Fit FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE U| REAR 12 VALVE U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD coour maNIFOLD 34 TAURUS, SABLE | YFMXvO3.OVE3 CONVERTER REAR NA CONVERTER 612084 MANiFOLD | converter ns REAR Mawiroup CONVERTER 612085 6120086 24 vALve 5| CONVERTER 612185 ENCINE 24 VALVE S ENGINE 2000 LEV 2 FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE U| REAR 12 VALVE U | ENGINE ENGINE Fggg&“@’;fiflf FRONT MANIFOLD 32 TAURUS YFMXVO3.OVFA REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER 612084 convErter ns REAR MAanirFoLD CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN 2.0L PC . D 3 2TWC/TWC- CONVERTER 612006 24 VALVE S coNnvERTER 612185 ENCINE 24 VALVE S ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD| FRONT MAINFOLD NA REAR 612012 REAR MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612011 33 MERCURY COUGAR, 1FMXVO2.5VvD5 TLEV 2 FRONT - COUGAR S REAR REAR CONVERTER 612147 AUTO TRANS CO&\’Z%':IER REAR CONVERTER 612860 MAN TRANS FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 2001 612006 12 VALVE U| REAR 12 VALVE U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD chont MANIFOLD 34 TAURUS, SABLE 1FMXVO3.O0VF3 LEV 2 CONVERTER NA | convERTER 612084 REAR MANIFOLD convErter ns REAR MaNiFoLp CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN 612%8;';’55;5& ;| CONVERTER 612185 ENCINE 24 VALVE S ENGINE — PAGE 4 OF 6

Additional Vehicles 1 APPENDIX D—280—51 AIRTEK, INC‘s SERIES 610000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Model Vehicle Engine Engine Family Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter _ Monitored Universal Direct Fit Year Model Size . Level Class Type Converters __Type 35 1FMXVO3.0VD2 . | 612004 LEFT OR 612420 Right 612421 LINCOLN TLEV PC D 2UND . TWwC 2 RIGHT Left 36 1FMXVO3.O0VF2 2001 FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD NA REAR 612028 MANIFOLD NA READ;“;Q‘;';FOLD 37 ESCAPE 1FMXTO3.01F6 LEV LDT1 S 3 2TWC/ TWC ALL | ~ 612004 CONVERTER 612008 38 LINCOLN LS—6 MANUAL TRANSMISSION 2FMXVO3.0VD2 TLEV LINCOLN LS—6 PC 5 612004 LEFT OR D 2UND — TWC RIGHT TBD 39 AUTOMATIC 2FMXVO3.O0VF2 TRANSMISSION FRONT MANJIFOLD| —FRONT MANIFOLD . NA REAR 612028 READE MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612029 40 3. 0L 2FMXTO3.01F6 | CRcsrs?\F;Eg?:sNR REAR MAIN® 612004 CONVERTER 612008 ESCAPE — LDOT1 S ALL FRONT MANIFOLD| —FRONT MANIFOLD NA REAR _ 612028 READ 41 2002 2FMXTO3.01F7 MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612029 LEV REAR MAIN REAR MAIN 3 2TWC/ TWC CONVERTER 612004 CONVERTER 612008 FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE UJ —REAR 12 VALVE U ENGINE —ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD ‘ CONVERTER NA 42 TAURUS, 1 SABLE 2FMXVO3.O0VF3 CONVERTER 612084 PC D 2 REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA REAR MANIFOLD ‘ CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN 612%8:;’55;‘555 ;| CoNvERrtTER 612185 ENGINE 24 VALVE S ENGINE PAGE 5 OF 6

Additional Vehicles 1 APPENDIX D—280—51 AIRTEK, INC‘s SERIES 610000 OBDIl TWC FOR LIMITED FORD PC/LDT1 No. Model Vehicle Engine Engine Family Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Monitored Universal _ Direct Fit Year Model — Size Level Class Type Converters Type . FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE UJ REAR 12 VALVE U ENGINE ENGINE FRONT MANIFOLD FRONT MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA 2FMXVO3.O0VF4 CONVERTER 612084 43 2002 | REAR MANIFOLD . REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE S 24 VALVE S ENGINE ENGINE — . | D | 3 2TWCITWC _ 2 TAURUS, SABLE J pco | FRONT NA REAR |612184 FRONT 612185 612006 12 VALVE U| REAR 12 VALVE U ENGINE _ ENGINE 3.0L | LEV | FRONT MANIFOLD . FRONT MANIFOLD . CONVERTER NA 44 . 3FMXVO3.0VF4 . CONVERTER 612084 . REAR MANIFOLD . REAR MANIFOLD CONVERTER NA CONVERTER 612085 REAR REAR MAIN CONVERTER CONVERTER 612185 612006 24 VALVE S 2003 | 24 VALVE S ENGINE ENGINE 612004 LEFT OR 45 LINCOLN LS—6. 3FMXVO3.O0VF2 D 2UND TWC 2 RIEGHT — TBD FRONT MANIFOLD| —FRONT MANIFOLD NA REAR 612028 READ MANIFOLD NA MANIFOLD 612029 46 ESCAPE 3FMXTO3.01F7 | LDT1 S 3 21WC/ TWC ALL 2 REAR MAIN REAR MAIN _ CONVERTER CONVERTER 612008 612004 PAGE 6 OF 6


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