FN.333 RIVIERA NEWS 2005

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Riviera News Update

VH-SAV  (c/n 0101) Australia - From Down Under, Riviera owner Charles W. Riley reports that his SIAI Marchetti Riviera VH-SAV (c/n 0101) has been completely dismantled for an in-depth restoration and repaint.  The Riviera is undamaged and has no corrosion.  The IO-470P engine and propeller have been overhauled and are now back to zero time.  The total flying time for c/n 0101 is just 500 hrs.

N5HL (c/n 0102) - In January 2005 Mr. Jeff Coggins visited a little airstrip called "Airpak East" (1F7) in Rockwell, Teaxas, and found Rivera N5HL in one of the hangars!  The Riviera seems to be under restoration. She is up on stands and there is still some work to be done on left wing and the landing gear assembly. However, it looks like the Riviera has not been worked on for months.  According to FAA Registry N5HL is owned by Mr. Robert Weese of Quinlan, Texas.  Any additional information will be most welcome.

Updated: 2007-05-22

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