DA40-NG Exam

1. Who is responsible for keeping the AFM current?

a) The Pilot-In-Command
b) The mechanic who maintains the airplane
c) Diamond Aircraft
d) The owner / operator of the aircraft
2. When you see the word ‘warning’ in the AFM it means:

a)
That the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to an immediate
degradation in flight safety.
b) That the non-observation of the corresponding procedure leads to a minor or
long term degradation in flight safety.
c) Draws attention to any special item not directly related to safety. d)
Has no meaning at all.
3. How many batteries

a) 3
b) 4
c) 2
d) 1

4. The alternator produces:

a) 35 amperes
b) 70 amperes
c) 100 amperes
d) 50 amperes.

5. The engine is:

a) Air cooled.
b) Air and liquid cooled.
c) Liquid cooled, wet sump
d) Cooled by turbo charger exhaust air.

6. When must the canopy be fully closed in normal operation?

a) Before engine start

b) The aircraft can be flown with the canopy in the cooling gap position.
c) Before takeoff
d) The canopy must be closed and key-locked before

MPL-30 and CPL-57 Page 1

 DA40-NG Exam

7. The ailerons are constructed of:

a) GFRP
b) CFRP
c) Aluminum
d) GFRP/CFRP

8. The variable elevator stop is controlled be the:

a) ECU computer.
b) GFC 700 autopilot control system.
c) Power lever position.
d) Manually selected by the pilot.
9. The landing gear hydraulic pump is powered by:

a) The left engine.

b) The right engine.
c) Electric motor.
d) Both engines

MPL-30 and CPL-57 Page 2

 DA40-NG Exam

10. The airplane is basically made out of?

a) Composite fiberglass

b) Aluminum

c) Steel

11. The safety belts are released by?

a) Lifting up on the metal tap.

b) Pushing the red release button.

c) Opening the canopy.

12. The emergency axe is located:

a) Under the instrument panel on the right side.

b) On the left side wall.

c) Behind the pilot’s seat.

d) Under the pilot’s seat.

13. What sections of the AFM are EASA approved?

a) All sections.

b) Section 2 and 5.

c) Section 2 only.

d) None of the sections are approved

14. The DA-40 NG’s electrical system is?

a) 14 volt DC

b) 28 volt AC

c) 28 volt DC

d) 14 volt AC

MPL-30 and CPL-57 Page 3

 DA40-NG Exam

15. The primary source of electrical power is?

a) The Main battery.

b) The Alternator.

c) The ECU backup battery.

d) The dry cell battery.

16. The battery is connected to the battery bus by:

a) Engine Master Switch

b) Avionics Master Switch

c) Essential Bus Switch

d) Electrical Master Switch

17. To turn all electrical power off. You must?

a) Turn the Electrical Master switch off.

b) Turn the Essential Bus switch off.

c) Turn the Engine Master switch off.

d) Turn the Engine Master & the Electrical Master switch off.

18. The Emergency Battery will provide power to?

a) The standby attitude indicator and flood lights.

b) The PFD

c) Cockpit overhead lighting.

d) ECU B and the attitude indicator.

19. The source of heat for the cabin is supplied by?

a) A combustion heater.

b) Engine cooling system heat exchanger.

c) Exhaust manifold shroud.

d) The aircraft has no heat.

MPL-30 and CPL-57 Page 4

 DA40-NG Exam

20. The flaps have how many positions?

a) 3

b) 4

c) 2

d) 10

21. The flap push rods are moved by:

a) A mechanical linkage in the cockpit.

b) An electric motor.

c) Engine driven hydraulic pump.

d) Aerodynamic load.

22. To trim the nose of the airplane down you?

a) Move the trim wheel to the left.

b) Move the trim wheel rearward.

c) Move the trim wheel up.

d) Move the trim wheel forward.

23. When may you adjust the rudder pedals:

a) Only prior to engine start.

b) On the ground only.

c) The rudder pedals do not adjust.

d) At any time you need to make the adjustment.

24. The main fuel tank is located?

a) In the left wing.

b) In the right wing.

25. The proper type of fuel is:

a) Jet B b) Avgas c) Automobile Diesel Fuel d) Jet A

MPL-30 and CPL-57 Page 5

 DA40-NG Exam

26. Fuel may be transferred from the AUX tank to the MAIN tank during normal operations
by:

a) Manually by turning on the electrical transfer pump.

b) Switching the fuel selector to the Emergency position.

c) The transfer is automatic with no pilot intervention.

d) You cannot transfer fuel from the AUX tank into the MAIN tank.

27. When the Emergency position on the fuel selector is used, where does the return
fuel go?

a) The Auxiliary tank.

b) The gascolator tank.

c) The Main tank.

d) The over pressure tank.

28. The fuel is cooled by:

a) A radiator located in the engine cowling.

b) A fuel cooler located in the right wing tank.

c) By the turbo charger intercooler.

d) The fuel is not cooled.

29. The G1000 has how many displays?

a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
30. To achieve differential breaking you must?
a) Use the differential braking levers on the center console.
b) Apply differential pressure to the toe brakes.
c) Push the rudder pedal in the direction you want to turn and apply the parking brake
handle.
d) Get out and drag your feet on the ground.

MPL-30 and CPL-57 Page 6

 DA40-NG Exam

31. The pitot tube is located?

a) On the vertical stabilizer.
b) Under the left wing.
c) Under the right wing.
d) On the left side of the fuselage.
32. The engine is a?
a) Four cylinder four stroke horizontally opposed engine.
b) b) Four cylinder four stroke horizontally in-line engine.
c) c) Four cylinder two stroke horizontally in-line engine.
d) d) Six cylinder four stroke horizontally in-line engine.
33. The power lever is?
a) Electrically connected to the ECU.
b) b) Mechanically connected to the ECU.
c) c) Electrically connected to the common rail.
d) d) Mechanically connected to the Intake Manifold
34. The engine high pressure fuel pump is:

a) Driven by air flow.

b) Engine driven.

c) Electrically driven.

d) Engine driven with electrical backup.

35. The propeller is made out of?

a) Metal.
b) b) Fiberglass Composite.
c) Wood Composite.
d) d) Thin air.

36. The individual readinglights are activated using?

a) The instrument flood light dimmer switch.
b) The reading light switch located on the instrument panel.
c) Each individual reading light switch.
d) The reading lights are always on.

MPL-30 and CPL-57 Page 7