Originally Posted by
flyingreasemnky
Shuttle America flies 175s for Delta and is under the 86,000 lbs weight limit. The only reason that Compass has a higher weight is because they have a shorter interval between landing gear inspections. All the 175s flying under the RAH banner have a Max ramp less than 86,000 lbs.
As per Delta Scope clauses. The Compass 175's were grandfathered in from when they were owned by Delta. S5 had to reverse the >86,000# mod after DALPA caught wind of it and S5 was fined.