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===767-200=== [[File:C-GAUN B767-233 Air Canada YVR 26JUN07 (6695335731).jpg|thumb|The 767-200 is the shortest variant of the 767, at {{Convert|159|ft|m}}. This 767 was involved in the [[Gimli Glider]] incident in 1983.]] The 767-200 was the original model and entered service with [[United Airlines]] in 1982.<ref name=Eden_p102/> The type has been used primarily by [[Mainline (flight)|mainline]] U.S. carriers for domestic routes between major hub centers such as Los Angeles to Washington.<ref name=Eden_p102/><ref name="davies89"/> The 767-200 was the first aircraft to be used on transatlantic [[ETOPS]] flights, beginning with TWA on February 1, 1985, under 90-minute diversion rules.<ref name="haenggi_p38-40"/><ref name=davies89/> Deliveries for the variant totaled 128 aircraft.<ref name=767_O_D_summ/> There were 52 examples of the model in commercial service {{as of|2018|July|lc=y}}, almost entirely as freighter conversions.<ref name=FI_Airlines_2018>{{cite web|url=https://www.flightglobal.com/asset/24536|title=World Airline Census 2018|work=Flightglobal|language=en-GB|date=August 21, 2018}}</ref><!-- Updates require a newer reference. --> The type's competitors included the Airbus A300 and A310.<ref name=Becher_p175>{{Harvnb|Becher|1999|p=175}}</ref> The 767-200 was produced until 1987 when production switched to the extended-range 767-200ER.<ref name=no163/> Some early 767-200s were subsequently upgraded to extended-range specification.<ref name=davies89/> In 1998, Boeing began offering 767-200 conversions to 767-200SF (Special Freighter) specification for cargo use,<ref name=762SF>{{cite web |url=http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/boeing-enters-ups-bidding-with-767-special-freighter-36199/ |title=Boeing enters UPS bidding with 767 'Special Freighter' |first=Guy |last=Norris |work=Flight International |date=April 22, 1998 |access-date=December 28, 2011}}</ref> and [[Israel Aerospace Industries]] has been licensed to perform cargo conversions since 2005.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://easa.europa.eu/certification/type-certificates/docs/supplemental/EASA-TCDS-AS.00632_(IM)_IAI_B767--200SF_(Special_Freighter_Conversion)-03-23022011.pdf |title=Supplemental Type-Certificate Data Sheet |publisher=European Aviation Safety Agency |date=February 23, 2011 |access-date=August 18, 2011 |page=4}}</ref> The conversion process entails the installation of a side cargo door, strengthened main deck floor, and added freight monitoring and safety equipment.<ref name=faa/> The 767-200SF was positioned as a replacement for [[Douglas DC-8]] freighters.<ref name=762SF/>
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