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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 8, 2008.
As of Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 7100001998 to 2004 selected Nissan LDT2NoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-75
  • Executive Order 280-75 / D280-75
  • ARB # D-280-75
  • Executive Order No: D-280-75
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-75
  • Resolution D-280-75
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D-280-75 Document:

CARB_D-280-75

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD _ EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—75 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 | of the Vehicle Code Airte»k, Inc. (d.b.a. Catco) "Series 710000 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 catalytic converters from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and 38391. WHEREAS, Airtek, Inc. (Airtek) of 4410 W. 378" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has applied to the Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 to market its new aftermarket Series 710000 three—way — catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1998 through 2004 model year Nissan light—duty trucks 2 (LDT2) equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—75 and incorporated herein. Series 710000 TWCs will be used for single or multiple catalytic converters applications. These catalytic converters will be sold as a universal or direct fit system. 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, the Air Resources Board finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converters comply with the California Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38395 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). Emission performance of the catalytic converters was based on durability bench—aging by Compliance and Research Services, Inc. using the Air Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench—aging cycle for 100 hours, as specified in Appendix A to the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters" as adopted on October 25, 2007. - WHEREAS, previous emissions and OBD 11 compatibility tests conducted by Airtek, Inc. using vehicle(s) of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—280—75 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Orders D—280—13, it was determined that the installation of Series 710000 on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—280—75 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Airtek, Inc.‘s 710000 TWCs are exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—280—75 subject to the following conditions:

— 2 — . No changes are permitted to the catalytic converters as described in the application — for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converters or any of their components, 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 converters using identifications other than those shown in the exemption application, and in this Executive Order, or marketing of the catalytic converters 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 these products shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converters 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 converters and is only a finding that the catalytic converters are exempt from the proh|b|t|ons of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. . Airtek, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converters 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 converters shall not cause the relocation of an oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensors must be installed in the same location, position and orientation as prescribed in the original equipment manufacturer‘s configurations. . — Upon installation, the catalytic converters 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 converters as "high flow or easy flow" catalytic converters or use any phrase that could make them appear to perform better than the original equment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converters. ._ Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converter by a third party, which involves the use of packaging identification different from the ones described in this Executive Order, must be approved by the Air Resources Board prior to shipment. . Airtek, Inc., its associates, vendors, other businesses and individuals associated with Airtek, Inc. 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—75

—3 — 10. Airtek, Inc. shall comply with the quality control procedures and reporting requirements in Section (f)(5) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007. 11. Quality control reports must be submitted on a quarterly basis and warranty information reports on a semi—annual basis, starting with periods covering January 1 through March 31, 2009 and January 1 through June 30, 2009, respectively. 12. Airtek, Inc. 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 on October 25, 2007. | 13. Airtek, Inc.‘s vehicle application catalog must conform with the requirements specified under Section (f)(4) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket _ Catalytic Converters," as adopted on October 25, 2007. Violation of any of the above conditions shall be groundsfor 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 30 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 é day of December 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—75

APPENDIX D—280—75 AirTek INC. 710000 SERIES FOR NISSAN LDT2 VEHICLES Model! . Engine . . Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored . . . No. Vehicle Model g Engine Family 6 - Universal |Direct Fit Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters Converter PATHFINDER, LE, XE 2WD 1 PATHFINDER, LE, . 3.3L WNSXTO3.335A LEV D 2TWC(2) 4 ALL SE, XE 4WD INFINIT! QX4, LE . | awn 712008 1998 FRONTIER XE, REAR REGULAR AND 2 KING CAB, SE WNSXTO2.423B NS 3 712005 KING CAB 4WD 2 AL TLEV $ TWC(2) 2 BOTH FRONTIER XE 3 REGULAR AND XNSXTO2.423B KING CAB 4WD 1999 4 Flzcl\)l:TéiEi'\E/;/SDE XNSXTO3.335A LEV TBD PATHFINDER LE | FRONT 5 YE 3WD ‘ XNSXTO3.335B LDT2 LEFT OR PATHFlNDEé LE RIGHT SE, YE 150C C 3.3L _ D 2TWC(2) 4 ALL 712009 6 j YNSXTO3.325A TLEV REAR LEFT 4WD'”:FRUQ OR RIGHT QX4f — 712005 FRONTIER, } YNSXTO3.335A LEV 7 XTERRA 2 & 4ND 3.335 2000 FRONTIER XE, REGULAR AND FRONT OR 8 KING CAB, SE 2 AL Y¥NSXTO2.423B TLEV REAR KING CAB 4WD, 712004 XTERRA XE 2WD S TWC(2) 2 BOTH FRONT FRONT 712009 TBD UEST 3.3L YNSXTO3.335B LEV 9 a 3 | REAR REAR 712005 710588 PAGE 1 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—75 AirTek INC. 710000 SERIES FOR NISSAN LDT2 VEHICLES . Engine . . Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored . . . No. Model Vehicle Model _ g Engine Family 6 ' Universal |Direct Fit Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters Converter FRONT | | TBD 10 QUEST 3.3L 1NSXTO3.3CS5C $ TWC(2) 2 BOTH REAR 710588 11 T::IZF"TTZ&Z' 3.5L 1NSXTO3.5C7A | FRONT 712009 PATHFINDER REAR ‘ 712005 INFINITI QX4 2 & TBD 4WD, FRONTIER KING CAB, CREW 3.3L/3.5L | 1 " LEV LOT2 200 CAB 2 & 4WD, | XTERRA WAGON o »rtwel2) a ALL 2 & AWD 12 1NSXTO3.5C9A _ FRONT tErro LEFT OR FRONTIER KING RIGHT RIGHT CAB, CREW CAB 3.3L 712009 TBD SUPERCHARGED | REAR LEFT REAR LEFT 2 £ 4WD OR RIGHT 7;‘22:1_7 712005 712236 FRONT FRONT 712009 TBD 13 2002 QUES T 3.3L 2NSXTO3.3CSC LEV LOT2 S TWC(2 (2) 2 BOT OTH REAR REAR 712005 710588 PAGE 2 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—75 AirTek INC. 710000 SERIES FOR NISSAN LDT2 VEHICLES No. Model Vehicle Model En.gine Engine Family Certification Weight Exhaust | Converter Total Monitored Universal [Direct Fit | Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters Converter . FRONT —RIGHT 710036 FRONTIER 2 & LEFT 710037 4WD — | REAR LEFT 710237 rront | RIGHT LEFT OR 712236 | RIGHT ' 14 3.3L 2NSXTO3.3C5A D 2TWC(2) 4 ALL 712009 FRONT | REAR LEFT LEFT OR FRONTIER 2 & OR RIGHT R_:_c;:T 2002 ; .__AWP SUPERCHARGED | 2005— IneaRLEFT . LEV LODT2 710237 _ RIGHT 712236 XTERRA 2 & 4WD & SUPER CHARGED XTERRA 2WD . 712005 15 WAGON 2 AL 2NSXTO2.4C4A S TWC(2) 2 BOTH FRONT OR REAR TBD FRONT PATHFINDER , 712009 16 INFINITEI QX4 2 & 3.5L 2NSXTO3.5C7A D 2TWC(2) 4 ALL REAR awoD | 712005 712005 17 2003 XTERRA 2 WD 2 AL 3NSXTTO2.4CA4B S TWC(2) 2 BOTH FRONT OR REAR PAGE 3 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—75 AirTek INC. 710000 SERIES FOR NISSAN LDT2 VEHICLES . Model _ Engine . . Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored s cccala. No. & Vehicle Model g Engine Family 6 » . | | Universal Direct Fit — Year Size Level Class Type Type Converters Converter C FRONT RIGHT 710036 FRONTIER 2 & 7:5;;7 4WD REAR LEFT 710237 RIGHT 712236 FRONT | 18 3.3Lj 3NSXTO3.36CA D 2TWC(2) 4 LEFT OR FRONT ' LEFT OR RIGHT | FRONTIER 2 & 712009 Nan . | TBD AWD > REAR LEFT Ipear Lert SUPERCHARGED OR RIGHT 710237 712005 RIGHT 2003 LEV LDT2 ALL 712236 XTERRA 2 & 4WD & SUPER CHARGED | TBD MURANO, D/Y 2TWC/TWC 3 19 3.5L 3NSXTO3.5C7B INFINITI XF35 | D FRONT LEFT OR 2TWC(2) 4 RIGHT 20 INFINITE XF45 4.SL 3NSXTO4.5C8A D 712009 TBD - REAR LEFT OR RIGHT 712005 PAGE 4 OF 5

APPENDIX D—280—75 AirTek INC. 710000 SERIES FOR NISSAN LDT2 VEHICLES Model . Engine . . Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored n . . No. Vehicle Model g Engine Family S" __— Universal |Direct Fit Year | Size | Level : Class Type Type Converters Converter 712005 21 XTERRA 2WD 2 AL 4NSXTO2.4M4A S TWC(2) 2 BOTH FRONT OR REAR FRONTIERKING CAB, CREW CAB 22 SUPERCHARGED 3.3L 4NSXTO3.3M6B 2 & 4WND, XTERRA FRONT 2004 | | LEV LOT2 LEFT OR |_ rap 23 INFINITE FX35 3.5L 4NSXTO3.5N7B | RIGHT D 2TWC(2) 4 ALL 712009 REAR LEFT OR RIGHT INFINITI FX 45 A 712005 24 AWD . 4.5L ‘ . 4NSXTO4.5M8 A PATHEFINDER, FONTIER KING 25 — AND CREW CAB, | 3.3L/3.5L 3.3L/3. . 4NSXTO3.5M7A — XTERRA PAGE 5 OF 5


Document Created: 2008-12-16 13:55:07
Document Modified: 2008-12-16 13:55:07

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