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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on November 25, 2008.
As of Saturday, February 1st, 2025 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 4100001996 to 2000 selected BMW PCNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-61
  • Executive Order 280-61 / D280-61
  • ARB # D-280-61
  • Executive Order No: D-280-61
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-61
  • Resolution D-280-61
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Download: Executive Order D-280-61 PDF

D-280-61 Document:

CARB_D-280-61

—State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—61 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 2000 model year BMW passenger cars equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—61 and incorporated herein. Series 410000 TW Cs will be used for single or dual exhaust systems with one catalytic converter per bank. 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 tothe "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—61 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—61 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—61 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 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—61

— 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, 2009and January 1 through June 30, 2009, respectively. 12. Airtek, Inc. must provide a pérmanent label or stamp as specified under Section (f)(1) of the "California Evaluation Procedures for NewAftermarket Catalytic Converters," as adopted on October 25, 2007. ts 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—28 dated July 15, 2008, is hereby superseded andof 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 CS day of November 2008. *AGSheas"— Annette Hebert, Chief Mobile Source Operations Division AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—61

ARRENDIX D—280—61 AIRTEK INC‘S SERIES 410000 OBD II TWC FOR BMW PC VEHICLES Model Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Direct No. Vehicle Model Engine Family Monitored Universal Year Size Level Class Type Converters Type Fit 318i1, 318is, 318iC, 318iAC, 318iA, 318isA, 1.9L TBM1.9IVJIGKEK Tier1 — TWC 412005 412078 318ti, 318tiA, 1996 23, Z3A 328iA, 328isA, 2.8L & 412084 left 328iAC, 328is, TBM2.8VJGKEK 2TWC 3.2L or right 328iC, M3 73, Z3A 2.8BL VBM2.8VJGKFK TWC 412005 328i, 328is, 328iA, 328isA, TBD 328i 1997 convertible, 2.8L & 412084 left VBM2.8VJGKEK 2TWC 3281A 3.2L or right convertible, M3, M3A, 528iA, PC 528i 318i, 3181C, TLEV 318iA, 3181AC, 318isA, 318tiA, 1.9L WBMXVO1.9IM44 412078 318ti, 318is, 23, Z3A 323is, 323i TWC 412005 convertible, 1998 323isA, 323A 2.5L & WBMXVO2.8Z35 convertible, 23, 2.8L Z3A, Z3 coupe, TBD 73 coupe A 412084 left 5281, 528iA 2.8L WBMXVO2.8M52 2TWC or right Page 1 of 2

ARRENDIX D—280—61 AIRTEK INC‘S SERIES 410000 OBD II TWC FOR BMW PC VEHICLES Model Engine Certification Weight Exhaust Total Converter Direct No. Vehicle Model Engine Family Monitored Universal Year Size Level Class Type Converters Type Fit 3281, 328is, 328iA, 328isA, 328i 2.8L & 412084 left 1998 convertible, WBMXVO2.8M52 2TWC 3.2L or right 3281A convertible, M3, M3A 318iC, 318is, 318ti, 318iAC, 1.9L XBMXVO1.9IM44 318isA, 318tiA 323is, 323i TWC 412005 convertible, TLEV 10 2.5L XBMXVO2.5M52 323isA, 3231A convertible 328is, 328isA, 1999 PC 328i convertible, TBD 328A 2.8L & 11 convertible, M3, XBMXVO2.8M52 3.2L M3 convertible, M coupe, M3A, M3A 2TWC convertible 412084 left 3231, 323Ci, or right 3231A, 32 3CiA, 328i, 328Ci, 2.5L & 12 2000 528i11, 528IA1, YBMXVO2.8LEV LEV 2.8L 528i, 528iA, 23, 7Z3A, 23 coupe, 73 coupeA M coupe, M 13 2000 3.2L YBMXVO3.2S552 TLEV PC TWC roadster Page 2 of 2


Document Created: 2008-12-05 16:09:48
Document Modified: 2008-12-05 16:09:48

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