Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 27, 2008.
As of Thursday, December 26th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 4100001996 to 2002 selected Honda/ Acura PC & LDT1NoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-50
  • Executive Order 280-50 / D280-50
  • ARB # D-280-50
  • Executive Order No: D-280-50
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-50
  • Resolution D-280-50
For Free CARB Executive Order Status verification, email an image of the device Executive Order label as well as the Year/Make/Model and Test Group # of the vehicle to [email protected]

Download: Executive Order D-280-50 PDF

D-280-50 Document:

CARB_D-280-50

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—50 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 of the Vehicle Code . Airtek, Inc. (d.b.a. Catco) "Series 410000 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 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 410000 three—way catalytic converter (TWC) on selected 1996 through 2002 Honda/Acura passenger cars (PC) and light—duty trucks 1 (LDT1) equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—50 and incorporated herein. Series 410000 TWC will be used for single catalytic converter system applications. This catalytic converter is to 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 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 Compliance Research Services, Inc. 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, emissions tests conducted at the Ecologic Engine Testing Laboratory (Ecologic), Fullerton, California, with Series 410000 TWC installed on a 1998 2.3L Honda Accord, test group WHNxXVO2.3A3, certified to the passenger car, Low Emission Vehicle emission —standards (PC, LEV), showed that the catalytic converter met the applicable emission standards. ' OBD II compatibility tests performed on the same test vehicle showed that Series 410000 TWC did not affect the vehicle‘s ability to perform OBD 11 system monitoring. Emission test results in grams per mile are shown below. | | NMOG CO NOx Remarks PC 100K LEV standards 0.090 42 0.3 410000 TWC Test 1 | 0.077 1.2 0.1 Pass 410000 TWC Test 2 | 0.078 1.3 0.1

2. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Airtek, Inc.‘s 410000 TWC is exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendix D—280—50 subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the appiication . for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Installation of the catalytic converter 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. 6. 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. 7. Airtek, Inc. and its vendors may not advertise the new aftermarket catalytic converter as "high flow or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make them appear to perform better than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converters. 8. 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. 9. 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. 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 as 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—17 dated August 23, 2007, 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 Q'Z_Z%éy of November 2008. ; nnette Hebert, Chief Mob|le Source Operations DIVISIOI"I AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—50

APPENDIX D—280—50 AirTek Inc. Series 410000 ications for Hondal/Acura LTD—1 and Cars Test Model Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored ehicle Model Engine Family T Group Year Size Level Class Converters Converter 1 1.8 Tier 1 S 1 1, 4 1 1 GRA GSR 412565 412974 2 2.2 THN2.2VJGKEK Tier 1 412565 412355 3 3.0 THN3.OVJGKEK Tier 1 412565 TBA 412565 412974 VHN2.2VJGKEK 412565 412355 THN3.OVJG2EK 412565 TBA —V, EX & LX 4 WHL DRIVE WHNXTO2.0UL2 412565 412360 DX SEDAN WHNXVO2.3PL2 412565 412145 EX WHNXVO2.3PA3 412565 412145 WHNXVO3.O0ZL2 412565 TBA LX WHNXVO3.O0F L2 412565 412233 V, EX & LX 4 WHL DRIVE XHNXTO2.O0UA2 412565 412249 XHNXVO2.3PA3 412565 412145 DX SEDAN XHNXVO2.3PL2 412565 412145 XHNXVO3.0ZL2 412565 TBA LX XHNXVO3.O0FL2 412565 412233 YHNXVO2.3PA3 412565 412145 YHNYVO3.O0FA3 412565 412209 1HNXVO1.833E 412565 TBA 1HNXVO1.843E 412565 TBA 1HNXVO1.8512 412565 TBA 1HNXVO3.5A5U 412565 TBA 1HNXTO2.0P3E 412565 TBA UDE 412565 TBA UDE TYPE SH 412565 TBA 1HNXVO2.3VH2 412565 412145 RD DX SEDAN 2HNXVO2.3PNP 412565 412145 COUPE 2HNXVO2.3RDA 412565 TBA 1 Page 1 of 2

APPENDIX D—280—50 AirTek Inc. Series 410000 ications HondalAcura LTD—1 and Cars Test Model Engine Endine Famil Certification Weight Exhaust Converter Total Monitored Unive Year Size 9 Y Level Class T Converters Converter rsal * 3.2 2HNXVO3.2JYC LEV PC 412565 412565 3.2 2HNXVO3.2X21 LEV PC 412565 412565 Page 2 of 2 —


Document Created: 2008-12-05 15:42:38
Document Modified: 2008-12-05 15:42:38

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