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This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on July 27, 2000.
As of Thursday, December 26th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

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NOT LEGAL FOR SALE OR INSTALLATION AFTER 12/31/08

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-280-7
  • Executive Order 280-7 / D280-7
  • ARB # D-280-7
  • Executive Order No: D-280-7
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-280-7
  • Resolution D-280-7
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D-280-7 Document:

CARB_D-280-7

(Page 1 of 3) State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—7 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Vehicle Code AIRTEK, INC. (dba Catco) "THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER SERIES 6500" WHEREAS, Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(h), authorize the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and its Executive Officer to exempt new aftermarket catalytic converter from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, AirTek, Inc. of 4410 W. 37"" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has applied to the ARB for exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156 and 38391 to market their aftermarket series 6500 three—way plus oxidation catalytic converter (TWC + OC) for the following applications, except for vehicles equipped with an on—board diagnostic HI (OBD—I1}) system (Title 13, CCR, Section 1968.1): Type Use Series No. Max, Eng. Size Max. Test Veh. Wt. TWC + OC TWC + OC 6500 5.9L (360 CID) 6,515 Ibs. TWC + 0C TWC 6500 5.9L (360 CID) 6,515 lbs. TWC + 0C OC 6500 5.9L (860 CID) 6,515 Ibs. 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—45—9, the ARB finds that the above aftermarket catalytic converter complies with the California Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h). Emission performance—of the catalytic converter was based on durability mileage accumulation on the catalyst for 25,000 miles using a 1984 Dodge Prospector powered by a 5.9L gasoline engine and a 1986 Dodge Ram Charger on AMA driving cycle (Reference Appendix IV, Title 40, part 86, Code of Federal Regulations (June 28, 1977)). WHEREAS, emissions tests conducted at California Environmental Engineering (CEE), Santa Ana, California, showed the following conversion efficiencies which meet the minimum requirements for new aftermarket catalytic converters:

AIRTEK, INC. EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—7 "TWC + OC SERIES 6500" (Page 2 of 3) Catalyst Application Type Pollution GComponent TWC + OC TWG OC HC: Min. Requirement 70% 70% 70% AirTek‘s series 6500 87.8 81.6 72.3 CO: Min. Requirement 70 70 70 AirTek‘s series 6500 86.5 75.7 73.2 NOx: Min. Requirement 50 60 s — AirTek‘s series 6500 63.0 68.1 — IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the above catalytic converter is exempt from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on the approved application vehicles subject to the following conditions: 1. No changes are permitted to the catalytic converter as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the catalytic converter or any of its components, and other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the ARB 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 ARB. 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. 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 Section 27156. AirTek, Inc.‘s installation instructions for the new catalytic converter must conform to requirements in Paragraphs | and IX of California Evaluation Procedures for New Aftermarket Non—Original Equipment Catalytic Converters. Upon installation, the catalytic converter must carry a manufacturer‘s warranty for 25,000 miles on the substrates and 50,000 miles or five years on the shell and end pipes.

AIRTEK, INC. EXECUTIVE ORDER D—280—7 "TWC + OC SERIES 6500° (Page 3 of 3) Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after ten day written notice of intentfon 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 ten days of receipt of the request, and the order may not be revoked until a determination is made, after the hearing, that— grounds for revecation exist. i 3 t. Executed at El Monte, California, this 5) 7. day uly 2000. R.B. Sufomerfield, CHief _ Mobile Source Operations Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF AIRTEK, INC.‘S SERIES 6500 NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156, AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 2222(h) July 2000 by Mobile Source Division 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, CA 91731—2990 (This report has been reviewed by the staff of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

SUMMARY AirTek, Inc. (AirTek) of 4410 W. 37" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has applied for an exemption of their series 6500 new aftermarket three—way plus oxidation catalytic converter (TWC + OC) from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Sections 27156, in accordance with California regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. The two test catalysts were aged using a 1984 Dodge Prospector powered by a 5.9L gasoline engine and a 1986 Dodge Ram Charger powered by a 5.9L gasoling engine. The 1986 Dodge Ram Charger was ballasted to 6,515 pounds (Ibs.) equivalent test weight for the mileage accumulation. The mileage accumulation was conducted using the Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA) driving cycle. The oval substrates are of ceramic monolith type. The front and rear substrates both contain palladium only. The emission tests were conducted on a 1989 Dodge Van 5.9L for the TWC + OC application, a 1994 Dodge Van 5.9L for TWC application, and a 1984 Dodge Prospector 5.9L for OC application. The new catalytic converter may be installed on TWC + OC, TWC, and OC vehicles powered by an engine having a maximum displacement of 5.9L, and a maximum equivalent test weight of 8,515 tbs., and a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 8510 lbs. Emissions data submitted by the applicant show that the catalytic converter meets the requirements of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated application. Based on the above, the staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order D—280—7 be issued.

CONTENTS Page Number SUMMARY i CONTENTS INTRODUCTION CONCLUSION RECOMMENDATION DEVICE DESCRIPTION DEVICE EVALUATION

EVALUATION OF AIRTEK, INC.‘S SERIES 6500 NEW AFTERMARKET THREE—WAY PLUS OXIDATION CATALYTIC CONVERTER FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS IN VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156, AND TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS SECTION 2222(h) 1. INTRODUCTION AirTek, Inc. (AirTek) of 4410 W. 37"" Avenue, Hobart, Indiana 46342, has applied for an exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their new series 6500 aftermarket three—way plus oxidation catalytic converter (TWC + OC) in accordance with California regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. Aristo Catalyst, Inc., a subsidiary of AirTek, is the catalyst supplier. The new aftermarket catalytic converter is intended for the following vehicle applications: Converter Type Converter Use PN/Series Max. Eng.Size Max.Veh.Test Wt. TWC + OC TWC + 0C 6500 5.9L 6,515 Ibs. TWC + OC TWC 6500 5.9L. 6,515 Ibs. TWC + OC OC 6500 5.9L 6,515 Ibs. The maximum GVW for the catalyst application is 8,510 lbs. AirTek intends to market the new TWC + OC as a replacement for catalytic converters on applicable vehicles whose manufacturers‘ warranty has expired and the need for replacement of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) catalytic converter has been established and documented, except those vehicles equipped with On—Board Diégnostic I1 (OBD—11) system. II. CONCLUSION The applicant has submitted all the required information, and based on the applicant‘s submitfted exhaust emissions test data, the staff concludes that the new aftermarket catalyst meets the criteria set forth in Vehicle Code Section 27156, and Title 13, California Code of Regulations, Section 2222(h) for the stated application.

‘II. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the exemption be granted as requested and that Executive Order No. D—280—7 be issued, permitting the advertisement, sale, and installation of the new aftermarket catalyst on applicable vehicles. IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION AirTek‘s new aftermarket TWC + OC is designed to use two oval ceramic monolith substrates. The front and rear substrates are both coated with palladium only. The dimensions of the front and rear substrates are 4.75 inches for the major axis, 3.15 inches for the minor axis, and 2.0 inches in length. The combined volume of the front and rear substrates is 54.3 cubic inches. The substrates are contained in outer 409 stainless steel shell with Unifrax Corporation XPE Expanding Mat, to prevent vibration and exhaust by—pass. The shell is sealed by seam weld. Aluminized heat shield is spot—welded to the upper side of the converter to .protect the vehicle underbody from excessive heat. The catalyst may be sold as a unit with installation instructions or may be used in customized direct fit exhaust applications. It is sold with a warranty for 25,000 miles on the substrates, and five years or 50,000 miles on the container or shell, and the end pipes. V. DEVICE EVALUATION Airtek submitted data from testing conducted by California Environmental Engineering (CEE) laboratory, Santa Ana, California. Mileage accumulation was conducted by CEE using a 1984 Dodge Prospector powered by a 5.9L gasoline engine and a 1986 Dodge Ram Charger powered by a 5.9L gasoline engine. The Dodge Ram Charger was ballasted in order to obtain the required equivalent test weight of 6,515 Ibs. Emissions tests were conducted on a 1989 Dodge Van 5.9L for the TWC + OC application, a 1994 Dodge Van 5.9L

dor the TWC application, and a 1984 Dodge Prospector 5.9L for the OC application. The evaluation of the AirTek‘s new aftermarket catalytic converter is solely based on the mileage accumulation and emission tests conducted at CEE. The limits of application of AirTek‘s series 6500 TWC + OC will be 5.91/6,515 Ibs., with the corresponding maximum gross vehicle weight of 8,510 Ibs. The test catalysts were labeled A and B. Testing consisted of two cold—start CVS—75 with a simulator ("dummy" catalyst), followed by two cold—start CVS—75 for each of the test catalysts. The average of the two test results for each test catalyst was used to calculate the conversion efficiency. The overall conversion efficiency for the catalyst model is the average conversion efficiency of the two test catalysts. The test results for the catalyst are shown below: California Environmental Engineering, Santa Ana, California TWC + OG Simulator CatalystA CatalystB Conv. Eff. Average Average Average Average HC (g/mi) 3123 0.529 0.669 80.8% CO (g/mi) 45.935 12.870 11.944 73.0% NOx (g/mi) 1988 0.779 0.776 60.8% TWC HC (g/mi) 2.271 0.382 0.420 82.3% CO (g/mi) 25.645 4.879 6.594 77.6% NOx (g/mi) 7.067 1.666 1.977 74.2% OC HC (g/mi) 2.969 0.827 0.844 71.8% CO (g/mi) 41.072 10.307 11.509 73.4% The above test results meet the minimum requirements of the California regulations on new aftermarket catalytic converters. Due to time constraints, the ARB did not conduct confirmatory testing on the catalyst.


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Document Modified: 2005-09-01 12:39:57

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