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Old Oct 22, 2011 | 9:11 am
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Originally Posted by fs2k2isfun
Shorter hops or with added fuel tanks in the cabin.

Hawaiian got their 717s by outfitting them with additional fuel tanks in the cabin as seen here:

http://www.airlineoutlook.com/2011/1...rplane-hawaii/

Once the plane arrives they remove the tanks and install the seats again.
Aha! See, I said it was probably simple. Thanks!
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