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Universal Avionics Selected by Gulfstream
By: Chad Trautvetter
Caption: Gulfstream selected Universal Avionics’ cockpit voice recorder with  recorder independent power supply (Rips) and flight data recorder as  forward-fit, sta
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Gulfstream selected Universal Avionics’ cockpit voice recorder with  recorder independent power supply (Rips) and flight data recorder as  forward-fit, standard equipment on the G450, G550 and G650. With this  move, Gulfstream will be the first fixed-wing OEM to be in compliance with an FAA final rule mandating Rips for  certain aircraft. Rips technology provides a backup power source in the event of a main power failure.