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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 25, 2008.
As of Friday, November 22nd, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 4100001996 to 2003 selected Volvo PCNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-55
  • Executive Order 280-55 / D280-55
  • ARB # D-280-55
  • Executive Order No: D-280-55
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-55
  • Resolution D-280-55
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Download: Executive Order D-280-55 PDF

D-280-55 Document:

CARB_D-280-55

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—55 Relating to Exemptions under Section 27156 and 38391 of the Vehicle Code Airtek, Inc. (d.b.a. Catco) "Series 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 410000 three—way | catalytic converters (TWC) on selected 1996 through 2003 model year Volvo passenger cars equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—55 and incorporated herein. Series 410000 TW Cs will be used for single catalytic converter application. 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 11 compatibility tests conducted by Airtek, Inc. using a vehicle of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—280—55 and certified to Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) standards resulted in the issuance of Executive Orders D—280—16, it was determined that the installation of Series 410000 on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—280—55 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Airtek, Inc.‘s 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—55 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 marketingof 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 findingthat 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 that could 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—55

— 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—22 dated May 23, 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 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 z25 day of November 2008. Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—55

APPENDIX D—280—55 AirTek INC. Series 410000 for Volvo Passenger Cars Model . | Engine . Engine .. Family Certification Level Weight Class Exhaust Type Converter Type Total Converters Monitored . Converter Universal . Direct L Fit No. Year Vehicle Model Size | 412189 OE 1 850 2.3L TVV2.3VJGKEK TIER 1 Welded 412006 Flange 2 11998 ssqpwacon 24L tvv24awaorek| TLEv 412188 OE Spin Flange 3 aa0 \?\?SGON TVV2.9VJGFEL 2.9L TIER 1 412005 4 1997 . 960 VVV2.9IVIJIGFEL S70 GLT V7O GLT C7O GLT 5 S$70 | 2'372'4 WVVXV2.43PAI TLEV 412006 1998 V7O | C7O Convertible C7O S90 6 2.9L |WVVXV2.92EVA TIER 1 412005 TBD V90 : PC 1 3—Way 1 1 S70 _ 7 v7O C7O 2.902—4 L ynvxv2.43PA2 | — LEV C7O Convertible 412006 3 \8/70 2.AL XWVXV2.43TF2 1999 C 2. 3L/2.4 e _ V7O AWD * L *‘ XVVXV2.43AW2 10 $80 2.8L XVVXV2.78EN2 TLEV 11 S80 2.9L XVVXV2.92BU2 S$40 | 12 46 1.9L XVVXV1.95MJII 412005 412312 | S70 AWD 2.3L/2.4 13 2000 v7o awbo L XWXV2.43PA3 LEV TBD 14 Sf0 V7O 24L XVVXV2.43TF3 412312 Page 1 of 2

APPENDIX D—280—55 AirTek INC. Series 410000 for Volvo Passenger Cars Model . Engine . .. Family Certification Level Weight Class Exhaust Type Converter Type Total Converters Monitored . Converter Universal| . Direct Fit. No. Year Vehicle Model Size Englng 15 S$80 2.8BL XVVXV2.78EN3 TLEV 2000 TBD 16 S$80 2.9L XVVXV2.92BU3 LEV 17 S70 1.9L 1VVXV1.95L4T V7O 1.95 412006 412312 18 2001 S80—1T6 2.8L 1VVXV2.78T6T TLEV 19 $80 2.9L 1VVXV2.92L6N TBD 20 3:3 1.9L 2WVVX1.95L4T 412312 S60, EXC.AWD 2002 S70, EXC. AWD 2.3L pc 4 3—Way 4 4 412006 21 S60 Awh 2WVXV2.43L5T | TBD S70 AWD 2.4L g;g LEV 412006 . 22 1.9L 3VVXV1.95L1T 412312 V40 S60, EXC. AWD 2003 v7o, Exc. awp * 412005 23 c70 ExC AWD 3WVXV2.43L1T TBD S60 AWD . V7O AWD 2.AL 412006 C7O Convertible Page 2 of 2


Document Created: 2008-12-05 15:46:05
Document Modified: 2008-12-05 15:46:05

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