Diamond DA 40 Flight Manual page 52

Operating
Limitations
In some countries the beginning of a flight is defined by
starting the engine. In those countries a maximum ramp mass
'
4 kg (9 lb) above the maximum take-off mass is approved.
At the time of lift-off the maximum permitted take-off mass
must not be exceeded.
Page 2 - 12 Rev. 8 01-Dec-2010
NOTE
EASA
approved
DA 40 AFM
Doc. # 6.01.01-E