This concise reference to the DiamondStar DA40-180 provides a description of the aircraft’s systems as well as recommended flight profiles and procedures. Certificated pilots should find this guide useful for maintaining currency or when preparing for a flight review or aircraft checkout. Student pilots should find this guide helpful when preparing for the private pilot practical test. Flight schools that use the DA40-180 may find this guide useful for standardizing their customers’ training and rental checkouts.