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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 24, 2008.
As of Friday, December 6th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 110000 & 4100001996 to 2004 selected GM passenger carsNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-49
  • Executive Order 280-49 / D280-49
  • ARB # D-280-49
  • Executive Order No: D-280-49
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-49
  • Resolution D-280-49
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D-280-49 Document:

CARB_D-280-49

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD | EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—49 — Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 of the Vehicle Code Airtek, Inc. (d.b.a. Catco) "Series 110000 & 410000 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. 37"" 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 110000 & 410000 three—way catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1996 through 2004 model year GM _ passenger cars equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—49 and incorporated herein. Series 110000 & 410000 TWCs will be used for single or multiple exhaust applications. Series 410000 will be used for single or dual exhaust applications, with one catalytic converter per bank. For multiple catalytic converter applications, Series 110000 will be used as the front catalytic converter and Series 410000 as the 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, 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 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 I! compatibility tests conducted by Airtek, Inc. using vehicle(s) of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—280—49 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Orders D—280—15 and D—280—20, it was determined that the installation of Series 110000 & 410000 on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—280—49 _ _méeets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Airtek, Inc.‘s 110000 & 410000 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—49 subject to the following conditions: |

P ._ 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 prohibitions 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 thatcould make them appear to perform better than the original equipment 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—49

— 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. Executive Order D—280—16 dated June 26, 2006, 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 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 Zf day of November 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—49

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000&110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 Model . . . Number of . . Certification Exhaust Total Monitored . . . No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size Cylinders Engine Family Level Tyvpe Converters Converter Type Converter Universal Direct Fit Beretta 412817 1 Cavalier 2.2L TGM2.2V8G2EK TLEV 412648 Corsica 412817 Sunfire 412648 2 SL1 Sedan SW1 Wagon TGM1.9V8G2EK 412243 412004 SC1 C oupe 1.9L SL2 Sedan 3 TGM1.9IVJGFEK SW2 Wagon 412854 SC2 Coupe 1996 Gentury 4 3 4 Twe 4 412260 Century Wagon Cavalier 412648 2.2V E . 4 Beretta TGM2.2VBCKEK Tier 1 ELC 412817 Cgir::a 2 2L 412004 r Sunfire 412005 412250 412648 S—10 2 WD 5 TGM2.218GFEK | 412006 412819 Sonoma 2 WD Isuzu Hombre Achieva | 412005 412220 6 Cavalier 2 AL TGM2.4VJGKEK 412004 412107 Grand Am 412005 412220 Sunfire 412004 412107 PAGE 1 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000&110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 No. Model Year . Vehicle Model la a; Engine Size Number of Cylinders . . Engine Family Certification Level Exhaust Type Total Converters Converter Type Monitored Converter . Universal 20 Direct Fit . | 412004 412823 Skylark 2.4L AT . Skylark 2.4L MT 412084 412220 Cavalier 412107 7 Achieva 24L AT 4 TGM2.4VJG2EK 412004 412823 Achieva 2.4 L MT 412005 412086 Grand Am 2.4 L AT 412823 Grand Am 2.4 L MT 412004 412220 Sunfire TLEV | 412107 1996 Regal 412898 e 412005 Bonnieville 412975 Grand Prix 412898 8 Lesabre 3.8L TGM3.8V8G2EK Park Avenue 6 412006 412975 Regency S 1 TWC 1 Riviera 412005 412261 Buick Century 412263 9 S—10 2WD 4.3L TGM4.1PGFEK 412006 412710 Sonoma 2WD . Tier 1 10 Cavalier VGM2.2V8G1EK 412648 Sunfire 412004 . . 412817 11 1997 Cavalier 29L 4 VGM2.2V8G2EK TLEV Sunfire 412648 S—10 2WD . 12 Sonoma 2WD VGM2.218G1EK _ TierTie 1 412006 412819 Isuzu Hombre PAGE 2 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Séries 410000&£110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 No. N;(::' Vehicle Model Engine Size h(l;;r:;::;;f Engine Family Cerfli;i:::ton E’.(rr;;;fi Cor-:-\(l):?t'ers Converter Type 'gg::lt:::: Universal Direct Fit Skylark 24L AT 412823 . Skylark 2.4 L MT 412220 Cavalier 412107 13 Achieva 2.4 L AT 4 VGM2.A4VJG2EK 412004 412823 Achieva 2.4 L MT 412086 Grand Am 2.4 L AT 412823 Grand Am 2.4 L MT TLEV 412220 Sunfire 412107 1997 Century 412266 412006 14 Park Avenue 3. 8L VGM3.8V8C2EK 412267 Regal | 412876 Riviera 6 412086 TBD Grand Prix 412876 15 S5—10 2WD Sonoma 2WD 4.3L. VGMA4.341PG1EKi Tier 1 412006 412710 Isuzu Hombre S 1 TWC 1 18 Saturn SW SC. 1.9L wGMxv01.9002 412004 412243 TLEV 17 Cavalier wWGMXVO2.2023 412004 412648 Sunfire 2.2L 18 S—10 2WD WGMXTO02.2122 Tier 1 412006 412819 Sonoma 2WD Isuzu Hombre 1998 Skylark 24L AT 4 412005 412823 Skylark 2.4 L MT 412220 Cavgller 412107 19 Malibu Achieva 2.4 L AT WGMXVO2.4026 TLEV 412004 412823 Achieva 2.4 L MT 412220 Cutlass | 412005 412268 Grand Am 2.4 L AT 412823 Grand Am 2.4 L MT 412004 412220 _ Sunfire - 412107 PAGE 3 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000&£110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 Model & & . Number of . Family Engine . Certification Level Exhaust Type Total Converters | Converter Type Monitored Converter . Universal . Direct . Fit No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size Cylinders 412005 412850 Century Lumina 412004 412874 20 Malibu WGMXVO3.1044 TLEV 412005 412863 Monte Carlo 412004 412874 Cutlass 31L 412005 > 412863 Grand Prix 412004 412849 Achi 412005 412831 21 si 'le": WGMxXVO3.1042 Tier 1 ylar Grand Am 120 412004 412849 1 1998 Lurnina 6 412084 TEBD Montg Carlo 412004 412265 . Intrigue 412876 22 Park Avenue 3.8L WwGMmxXvos.8048 TLEV 412085 TBD Regal 412006 412876 LeSabre S 1 TWC 1 412890 Regency 1ST | Bonneville 1ST 412005 4129,75 Grand Prix 412876 23 S—10 2WD 4.3L WGMXTO4.3182 Tier 1 412006 412710 Sonoma 2WD Isuzu Hombre 24 Cavalier XGMXVO2.2022 412004 412864 Sunfire TLEV 25 1999 S—10 2WD 2.2L 4 XGMXTO2.2122 412006 412819 Sonoma 2WD Isuzu Hombre 26 Cavalier _ XGMXVO2.2023 LEV 412004 412864 Sunfire PAGE 4 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000&110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 Model a . . Number of — . . Certification Exhaust Total C Monitored . w e No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size Cylinders Engine Family Level Type Converters onverter Type Converter Universal Direct Fit 412005 412877 Alero c - 27 Cutlass XGMXVO2.4025 TLEV 412085 TBD Grand Am 1ST 412004 412107 Grand Am 2ND 412005 412877 Cavalier Malibu 2.AL 4 412004 412877 Al 412005 28 ero XGMXVO2.4027 Cutlass 412085 TBD Grand Am 1ST LEV 412004 412107 Grand Am 2ND 412005 412004 412877 Sunfire 29 Malibu 31L XGMXVO3.1043 412005 412863 Cutlass Century 412085 . TBD 1999 Lumina S 1 TWC 1 30 Monte Carlo 3.4L XGMXVO3.4042 412086 Alero Grand Am 412005 412863 Grand Prix 412085 TBD 31 . 3.5L XGMXVO3.5064 412004 412876 Intrigue 6 LeSabre TLEV 412006 412890 Lumina 412084 TBD Monte Carlo 412004 412265 Park Avenue 412006 412890 32 Camaro 3.8L XGMXVO3.8048 412005 412884 Intrigue 412004 412876 Regal 412006 412876 Regency 412006 412890 Bonneville 412006 412890 Firebird 412005 412884 Grand Prix 412006 412876 PAGE 5 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000& 110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 Model . S las es Number of . . Certification Exhaust Total Monitored . . , No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size | Cylinders Engine Family Level Type Converters Converter Type Converter Universal Direct Fit LeSabre 412890 Park Avenue 412008 Regal | 412876 Camaro 412005 412884 33 Lumina _ Monte Carlo XGMXVO3.8049 412084 TBD Intrigue 412004 412876 1999 Regenc.:y 3.8L 6 LEV 412006 412890 Bonneville FireBird 412005 412884 Grand Prix 412876 Park Avenue 412006 41.21 97 34 Regal XGMXVO3.8053 412876 Rivera 412197 Grand Prix 412876 S 1 TWC 1 Cavalier 412004 412864 35 Sunfire 2.2L YGMXX02.2023 TLEV S—10 2WD . Sonoma 2WD 412006 412819 Isuzu Hombre 4 Sunfire 412004 412877 2000 Grand Am , 36 Alero 2.4L YGMXVO2.4022 Malibu 412005 TBD Saturn LS LEV 412004 412255 Saturn LW _ Century Buick 412005 412850 37 Grand Prix 3.1L 6 YGMXVO3.8043 . Lumina 412004 412874 Malibu 412005 412863 PAGE 6 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000&£110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 Model & M & Number of . . Certification Exhaust Total Monitored . . . No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size Cylinders Engine Family Level Type Converters Converter Type Converter Universal Direct Fit Impala 412006 412850 38 Monte Carlo 3.4L YGMXVO3.8043 Grand Am 412005 412863 Alero 2000 Regal SC 6 Park Avenue SC 412086 TBD 39 Bonnleville SC Grand Prix SC 3.8L YGmxvo3.8043 S Camaro Firebird 412884 Trans—Am 412005 40 SAAB 9—3 2.OL 1GMXVO2.3001 412047 SAAB 9—3 Convertible . LEV 1 TWC 1 41 Cavalier 2. 2L 1GMXVO2.2024 412004 412864 Sunfire SAAB 9—3 VIGGEN 4A 42 SAAB 9—3VIGGEN Conv. 2. 3L 1GMXVO2.3001 2 412005 412168 SAAB 9—5 2001 SAABY—5 Convertible Cavalier 43 Sunfire 2 AL 1GMXVO2.4022 412004 412877 Grand Am Alero S Malibu 412863 44 Century Buick 31L 6 1GMXVO3.8043 412005 . 412850 Grand Prix Lumina 412004 412874 PAGE 7 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000&110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDTA Model . . . Number of . . Certification Exhaust Total Monitored . . _ . . No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size _ Cylinders Engine Family Level Type Converters Converter Type| Converter Universal Direct Fit Grand Am 412863 45 Alero 3.4 1GMXVO3.8043 412005 Impala Monte Carlo 412850 Grand Prix SC 412086 TBD 46 Park Avenue SC 3.8L 1GMXVO3.8043 Regal SC - Camaro Firebird 412005 412884 Trans—Am ADDITIONAL VEHICLES 1 AirTek INC. Series 410000&110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 Model . . . Number of . . Certification Exhaust Total Monitored . . . No. Year Vehicle Model! Engine Size Cylinders Engine Family Level Type Converters Converter Type Converter Universal Direct Fit 412255 47 LS, LS1, LW1, 2. 2L 2 1GMXVO2.4022 S 1 TWC YES 412004 AUTO TRANS TBD MAN TRANS LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT] 112069 MAIN TBD RIGHT | AND LEFT LS, LW DIY 3 2WUTWC/ITW F 2001 LEV C RONTS FRONT TBD FRONT 48 3.OL 1GMXVO3.0061 MAIN 412005] COMPLETE 6 ASSEMBLY 112299 . LEFT OR CADIALLAC CATERA D 2 2TWC BOTH TBD RIGHT | | 412084 49 SAAB 9—5, 9—5 WAGON 3.OL 1GMXVO3.0062 | 412565 TBD OLDSMOBILE AURORA S 1 TWC YES 50 * 3. 5L 1GMXVO3.5065 INTRIGUE 412005 412234 PAGE 8 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000&1 10000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LODTA Model . . . Number of . . Certification Exhaust Total Monitored . L . No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size Cylinders Engine Family Level Type Converters Converter Type Converter Universal Direct Fit 51 2001 OLDSMOBILE AURORA, 3. 5L 6 1GMXVO3.5064 LEV 412005 TBD 52 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 2.2L 2GMXVO2.2024 TLEV 1 TWC YES 412205 PONTIAC SUNFIRE | . 412004 412864 SAAB 9—3, 9—3 FRONT 53 CONVERTIBLE, 9—5, 9—5 2.0L/2.3L 2GMXVO2.3001 112004 MAIN WAGON - 412085 2 WUTWCITWC BOTH TBD . S FRONT S SAAB 9—3 VIGGEN, 9—3 54 VIGGEN CONVERTIBLE 2. 3L 4 2GMXVO2.3002 112004 MAIN 412085 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 412205 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 9L 412864 PONTIAC GRANDAM | — 55 20 02 GLDSMOBILE ALERO 2GMXVO2.4022 VO2.402 1 TWC YEsS 412085 412205 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 2 AL PONTIAG SUNFIRE ' 412877 LEFT LEV m FRONT LEFT FRONT]| 112069 MAIN TBD RIGHT AND LEFT 56 L300, LW300 3.0L 6 2GMXVO3.0061 DIY 3 2WUTWCITWC| FRON S |rronttso| FrRont MAIN 412005| COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 112299 57 SAAB 9—5, 9—5 WAGON 2GMXVO3.0063 412085 TBD 412255 L200, LW200 412084 AUTO | TRANS 58 2003 CHEVROLET CAVALIER, 22L 4 3GMXVO2.2025 S| 1 TWC YES PONTIAC SUNFIRE | PONTiIAC GRANDAM 412004 412205 OLDSMOBILE ALERO 59 1ON 3GMXVO2.2026 412084 TBD PAGE 9 OF 10

APPENDIX D—280—49 AirTek INC. Series 410000& 110000 OBD II TWC for GM PC and LDT1 Model . . . Number of . . Certification Exhaust Total Monitored . . . No. Year Vehicle Model Engine Size Cylinders Engine Family Level Type Converters Converter Type Converter Universal Direct Fit FRONT 60 4 3GMXVO2.3001 S REAR 412085 TBD 9—5, 9—5 WAGON 2.3L SAAB 9—3 SPORT SEDAN 2.OL 1 TWC YES 412006 LEFT FRONT LEFT FRONT] 112069 MAIN 2003 TBD RIGHT AND LEFT 61 L300, LW300 3.0L 3GMXVO3.0061 LEev DIY 3 2WUTWCITWC| F RONTS rrownttsp FRONT . MAIN 412005] COMPLETE ASSEMBLY 112299 62 SAAB 9—5, 9—5 WAGON 3GMXVO3.0063 S 1 TWC YES 412086 63 CADILLAC CTS 3.2L 3GMXVO3.2061 D 2 21WC BOTH TBD BUICK CENTURY, REGAL, 412086 64 CHEVROLET MALIBU 31L 3GMXVO3.8043 PONTIAC GRAD PRIX : s 1 Tw vyes 412085 412863 412850 CLASSIC 2.2L 4 4GMXVO2.2027 65 2004 MALIBU CALSSIC 412004 412205 PAGE 10 OF 10


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Document Modified: 2008-12-04 15:55:40

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