CFR > Title 40 - Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER C—AIR PROGRAMS (Parts 50–99) > PART 89—CONTROL OF EMISSIONS FROM NEW AND IN-USE NONROAD COMPRESSION-IGNITION ENGINES > SUBPART D—Emission Test Equipment Provisions (§89.301 to §89.331) > 89.328—Inlet and exhaust restrictions.

89.328—Inlet and exhaust restrictions.

(a) The manufacturer is liable for emission compliance over the full range of restrictions that are specified by the manufacturer for that particular engine.
(b) Perform testing at the following inlet and exhaust restriction settings.
(1) Equip the test engine with an air inlet system presenting an air inlet restriction within 5 percent of the upper limit at maximum air flow, as specified by the engine manufacturer for a clean air cleaner. A system representative of the installed engine may be used. In other cases a test shop system may be used.
(2) The exhaust backpressure must be within 5 percent of the upper limit at maximum declared power, as specified by the engine manufacturer. A system representative of the installed engine may be used. In other cases a test shop system may be used.

Code of Federal Regulations

[59 FR 31335, June 17, 1994. Redesignated and amended at 63 FR 56995, 57013, Oct. 23, 1998]