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As of Sunday, December 29th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-87
  • Executive Order 280-87 / D280-87
  • ARB # D-280-87
  • Executive Order No: D-280-87
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-87
  • Resolution D-280-87
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Vehicle: ApplicationPart NumberType - LocationTotal CountCert Level / Class
1999 Hyundai Sonata 2.50LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle2TLEV / PCXHYXV02.52ES
1999 Hyundai Sonata 2.50LALLAirtek / CatCo 112025DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle2TLEV / PCXHYXV02.52ES
2000 Hyundai Sonata 2.50LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3TLEV / PCYHYXV02.5G2S
2000 Hyundai Sonata 2.50LALLAirtek / CatCo 112025DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3TLEV / PCYHYXV02.5G2S
2001 Hyundai Sonata 2.50LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3TLEV / PC1HYXV02.5F2S
2001 Hyundai Sonata 2.50LALLAirtek / CatCo 112025DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3TLEV / PC1HYXV02.5F2S
2002 Hyundai Sonata 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC2HYXV02.7FLS
2002 Hyundai Sonata 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112025DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC2HYXV02.7FLS
2003 Hyundai Sonata 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC3HYXV02.7FLS
2003 Hyundai Sonata 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112025DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC3HYXV02.7FLS
2003 Hyundai Tiburon 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC3HYXV02.7KLS
2003 Hyundai Tiburon 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112051DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC3HYXV02.7KLS
2004 Hyundai Sonata 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC4HYXV02.7FL9
2004 Hyundai Sonata 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112051DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC4HYXV02.7FL9
2004 Hyundai Tiburon 2.70LALLAirtek / CatCo 112024DIRECT FIT - Front of the vehicle3LEV1 LEV / PC4HYXV02.7KL9
Download: Executive Order D-280-87 PDF

D-280-87 Document:


CARB_D-280-87

                                      State of California
                                  AIR RESOURCES BOARD

                               EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—87
                  Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391
                                    of the Vehicle Code

                        .        _AirTek, Inc: (d.b.a. CATCO)
                            "Series 110000 Three—way Catalytic Converter"

 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 Vehlcle Code Sectlon 27156 and 38391.

 WHEREAS, AirTek, Inc. (AirTek) of 4410 W. 37°" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has
  applied tothe Air Resources Board for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code
  Sections 27156 and 38391 to market its new aftermarket Series 110000 three—way catalytic
  converter (TWC) for installation on selected 1999 through 2004 model year Hyundai
  passenger car (PC) vehicles equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD II) systems as
  specified in Appendix D—280—87 and incorporated herein. Series 110000 TWC will be used
  for multiple catalytic converter system applications for the selected PC vehicle applications.
_ The catalytic converter is to be sold as a direct fit system that mcludes both front and rear
 catalytic converter units.                          .

 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 converter complies with the California Vehicle Code
 Sections 27156 and 38395 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h).
 Emission performance of the catalytic converter was based on durability bench—aging by
 Southwest Research Institute using the Air Resources Board—modified RAT—A bench—aging
 cycle for 75 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 II compatibility tests conducted by AirTek, Inc.
  using a vehicle of weight classification and exhaust configurations similar to those listed in
  Appendix D—280—87 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the
. Iissuance—of Executive Order D—280—20, it was determined that the installation of Series
  110000 TWC on the vehicles listed in Appendlx D—280—87 meets therequlrements of
—California regulatlon for aftermarket catalytic converters.

 WHEREAS, evaluation of Series 110000 TWC using the procedures and criteria specified in
 Section (e)(5)(B) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytic
 Converters" as adopted on October 25, 2007, showed that the catalytic converter meets the
 requnrements for proper MIL illumination demonstratlon


THEREFORE, IT 18 HEREBY RESOLVED that AirTek,; Inc.‘s 110000 TWC is exemptedfrom:
the prohibitions in Vehicle CodeSections 27156 and38391 for installation on theapproved
vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—280—87 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 converteror any of their components, and other
   factors addressedin this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources
   Board priorto marketing in California.

   Marketing ofthe 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 Ordershall be prohibited
    unless prior approval is.obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption ofthis
   product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, oradvertrseany
   components of the catalytlc converteras individual devrces                                 l

   Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by AirTek, Inc.,\its.
   principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or otherrepresentativesmust rnclude
   the disclaimerthatthe Executive Orderorthe: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:converterisexemptfrom theprohlbltlons of Vehicle
   Code Sections 27158 and 38391.                                                          —

  | AirTek, Inc.‘sinstallation instructions for the new catalytic converter must conform to
   requirements in..Section (h) ofthe "California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket
   Catalytic Converters," as adopted October25, 2007.

   Installation of—the— bétalytic converter shall not cause the relocation of an oxygen sensor. |
   Oxygen sensors must be—installed in the same location, position and orrentatlon as
   prescribedinthe original, equrpment manufacturer‘ s configurations.

   Upon mstallatron the catalytic converter must carry a manufacturers 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
   "high flow or easyflow" catalytic converter or use anyphrase that could make them
   appear to perform better than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytrc
   converters.                      —

   Any marketing arrangement of the new afiermarket catalytic converfer by athird 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 priorto shipment.

   AirTek, its associates, vendors, other businesses, and individuals assoéiated with A_irTek,
   may notsell or supply new aftermarket catalytic converter substrates to a third party to be
   assembled in a differentfacility and marketed under this Executive Orderwithout approval
   from the Air Resources Board


                       AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC C‘ONVERTERv— D—280—87


                                                 —3.

  10. AirTek, Inc. shall comply with the quality control procedures and réporting"re'quirements in _
      Section ({)(5) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for NewAftermarket Catalytic
     Converters," as adopted October 25, 2007.

  11. Quality control reports must be submitted on a quarterly basis and warranty information
     reports must be submitted on a semi—annual basis.

12. AirTek, Inc. must provide a permanent label or stamp as specified under Section (f)(1) of
    the "California Evaluation —Procedures for New Aftermarket Catalytlc Converters as
     adopted on October 25, 2007.                                              ©

  13. AirTek, Inc.‘s vehicle application catalog must conform with the requirements as specified _
      under Section (f)(4) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for New Afiermarket
      Catalytic Converters," as adopted on October 25, 2007.

_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 30 days of receipt of the request,
  and the order may not be revoked until a determlnatlonis made after the hearlng, that
_ grounds for revocation exist.

  Executedat El Monte, California, this    28 &d‘ay of March 2013.




                                        nnétte Hebert, Chief °
                                        obile Source Operations Division




                          AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—87


                                                                    Appendix D-280-87
                                                                    AirTek, Inc. 110000




                                                                                                                                                               Monitored Converter
                                  Engine Size (liters)




                                                                           Certification Level




                                                                                                                                             Total Converter




                                                                                                                                                                                     Conv. Location
                                                                                                                Exhaust Type
                                                                                                 Weight Class




                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Application
                                                             Test                                                                                                                                     Converter       MFR
      Model                                                                                                                     Converter




                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Type
No.           Make      Model                               Group                                                                                                                                       Part          Part
      Year                                                                                                                        Type
                                                            Name                                                                                                                                        Type         Number




1     1999    Hyundai   Sonata    2.5                    XHYXV02.52ES     TLEV                   PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
2     1999    Hyundai   Sonata    2.5                    XHYXV02.52ES     TLEV                   PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112025     ALL
3     2000    Hyundai   Sonata    2.5                    YHYXV02.5G2S     TLEV                   PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
4     2000    Hyundai   Sonata    2.5                    YHYXV02.5G2S     TLEV                   PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112025     ALL
5     2001    Hyundai   Sonata    2.5                    1HYXV02.5F2S     TLEV                   PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
6     2001    Hyundai   Sonata    2.5                    1HYXV02.5F2S     TLEV                   PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112025     ALL
7     2002    Hyundai   Sonata    2.7                    2HYXV02.7FLS   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
8     2002    Hyundai   Sonata    2.7                    2HYXV02.7FLS   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112025     ALL
9     2003    Hyundai   Sonata    2.7                    3HYXV02.7FLS   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
10    2003    Hyundai   Sonata    2.7                    3HYXV02.7FLS   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112025     ALL
11    2003    Hyundai   Tiburon   2.7                    3HYXV02.7KLS   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
12    2003    Hyundai   Tiburon   2.7                    3HYXV02.7KLS   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112051     ALL
13    2004    Hyundai   Sonata    2.7                    4HYXV02.7FL9   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
14    2004    Hyundai   Sonata    2.7                    4HYXV02.7FL9   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112051     ALL
15    2004    Hyundai   Tiburon   2.7                    4HYXV02.7KL9   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112024     ALL
16    2004    Hyundai   Tiburon   2.7                    4HYXV02.7KL9   LEV1 LEV                 PC             DS             2WU-TWC,TWC       3                  3                    F            DIRECT   FIT   112051     ALL




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