User manual

DodoSim 206 FSX User Manual

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The pilot can elect to perform three levels of service on three specific sub-systems of the aircraft: the

engine, main transmission and tail rotor transmission. These are:

 Inspection – The service engineer visually inspects the system for signs of wear and will

report his findings but does not conduct any repairs. This can be useful if you have

momentarily operated the helicopter beyond its normal tolerances and wish to check whether it

really requires an expensive service before conducting one.

Upon completion of an inspection, the service engineer will report as to the severity of wear

found and as to whether the system requires either a service or complete rebuild.

 Service - The service engineer will conduct a service on the system. This includes changing

the oil and the fuel filter, (during an engine service.) Accrued wear to the system will be

greatly reduced but not completely rectified.

 Rebuild - The service engineer will strip and completely rebuild the system. All cumulative

wear in the system will be rectified.

The pilot can instead opt to perform a complete aircraft overhaul. This will clear all accrued wear and

damage and reset the aircraft to a factory fresh state.

The different levels of service are intended to be used in conjunction with the Costings facility to enable

the pilot to try and operate the aircraft in the most cost-effective manner. When Costings are enabled,

(see Costings section below), different prices are charged for different levels of service. Discounts are

applied for conducting services or rebuilds after an inspection providing the dialog is not closed in the

interim.

Important note: If you do not want to bother with either servicing or costings when using the DodoSim

206 FSX then both systems can be disabled by switching to Timed Failures mode and unchecking the

“Use Costings” option in the DodoSim 206 FSX Settings dialog, accessible from the Add-ons menu.