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Valid E.O.

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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on December 5, 2008.
As of Monday, October 7th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Part NumberModelsModificationRemarks
Series 4100001995 to 2002 selected MBZ PCNoneContact manufacturer or distributor for specific vehicle application

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-68
  • Executive Order 280-68 / D280-68
  • ARB # D-280-68
  • Executive Order No: D-280-68
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-68
  • Resolution D-280-68
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Download: Executive Order D-280-68 PDF

D-280-68 Document:

CARB_D-280-68

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—68 _ 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 1995 through 2002 model year Mercedes—Benz passenger cars equipped with on—board diagnostic II (OBD—II) systems as specified in Appendix D—280—68 and incorporated herein. Series 410000 will be used for single or dual exhaust applications, 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 converter 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 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 asspecified 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 vehicle(s) of weight classification and exhaust configuration similar to those listed in Appendix D—280—68 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 on the vehicles listed in Appendix D—280—68 meets the requirements of California regulation for aftermarket catalytic converters. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that Airtek, Inc.‘s TWCs are exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 for installation on the approved vehicle applications specified in Appendlx D—280—68 subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the applicat-ion for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter or any of their components, and

— 2=— 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 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 these products shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any components of the catalytic converter 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 converter _ and is only a finding that the catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391. ._ 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. . Installation of the catalytic converter shall not cause therelocation of an oxygen sensor. Oxygen sensors must be installed in the same location, position and orientation as prescribedin the original equipment manufacturer‘s configurations. ._ 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. . Airtek, Inc. and its vendors may not advertisethe new aftermarket catalytic converter as "high flow or easy flow" catalytic converter or use any phrase that could make it appear to perform better than the original eqmpment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converter. . ._ Any marketing arrangement of the new aftermarket catalytic converter by a third party, which involves the use of packagingidentification different from the ones described in this Executive Order, must be approvedby the Air Resources Board . prior to shipment. . ._ Airtek, Inc., its associates, vendors, other businesses andindividuals associated with Airtek, Inc. may not sell or supply new aftermarket catalytic converter substrate 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. AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—68

—3 — 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 pe*rmanent 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. | 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 5 day of December 2008. ._Annette Hebert, Chief | Mobile Source Operations Division AIRTEK, INC. — CATALYTIC CONVERTER — D—280—68

APPENDIX D—280—68 Airtek‘s Series 410000 OBDIl Daimler—Benz Passenger Cars Group Model Vehicle Engine Engine Weight Certification Exhaust Total Converter Monitored UNIV # Direct # # Year Model Size Family Class Level Type Converters Type 1 1995 SMB2.2VJGFEK 412084 410617 C220 2.2L TLEV LEFT OR COMPLETE RIGHT ASSEMBLY 2 1996 TMB2.2VJGKEK D 3 2TWC BOTH 412084 _ $320, C280 f [ ‘ ‘ 2.8L/3.2L/ LEFT OR 3 C36AMG 3.6L TMB3.6VJGKEK <RIGHT > 5L320 5 1 TWC YES 410004 4 1996 E320 3.2L TMB3.2VJGFEK TIERL LEFT OR | . RIGHT 5 SL500 5.0L TMBS5.OVJGFEK 4 2WUTWC/2TWC FRONTS |FRONT OR p REAR | 412084 . | | 412084 6 C230 — 223L VMB2.3VJIGKEK TLEV _ 2 2TWC BOTH _ LEFT OR | ' RIGHT PC 7 SL320, C36 2.8L/3.2L/ VMB3.6VIGKEK TIER1 $ 1 TWC YES 410004 _ C280 3.6L D 2 2TWC BOTH 412086 8 1997 BENZ, E320 3.2L VMB3.2VJGKEK TIER1 5 1 TWC YEs _ _| 410004 LEFT OR TBD RIGHT 9 SL500 5.0L VMBS5.OVJGKEK TLEV 4 2WUTWC/2TWC FRONTS |FRONT OR REAR D 412084 10 SLK230 WMBXVO2.3GSU TIER1 412084 2.3L 2 2TWC BOTH LEFT OR | 11 C230 WMBXVO2.3GNU TLEV » RIGHT 12 $320 _ 3.2L wWwMBXv03.2GNU TIER1 5 1 TWC YES 410004 13 1998 WMBXVO3.2GNT LEFT OR | RIGHT 14 SL500 5.0L WBMXVO5.0GNB TLEV D 4 2WUTWC/2TWC FRONTS |FRONT OR REAR 412084 PAGE 1 OF 2

APPENDIX D—280—47 Airtek‘s Series 110000 OBDIl Daimler—Benz Passenger Cars Group Model Vehicle Engine Engine Weight Certification Exhaust Total Converter Monitored UNIV # Direct # # Year Model Size Family Class Level Type Converters Type 1 1998 WMBXVO3.2GNB E320 Sedan and 112998 Station Wagon | 3.2L L eft RearWD,4WD | 11 29297 2 1999 XMBXVO3.2GNB PC LEV D 4 ZVXL.I{JVV(\:/C/ Front NA 3 YMBXVO3.2GNB $430 Rear WD or 2000 AWD 4. 3L. . Right 4 YMBXVOS.OGNB 112280 | Left S$500 5.0L , 112281 5 2ooi 5430 4.3L _|_1MBXVO4.3LBI 6 2002 $L500 5.0L 2MBXVO5.OLTR Page 1 of 1


Document Created: 2008-12-16 15:05:52
Document Modified: 2008-12-16 15:05:52

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