# Page 241–244 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 241–244 of 434

# Page 241 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| film (n) — UNNAPPROVED | LAYER (n) | APPLY A LAYER OF COMPOUND ON THE SURFACE OF THE DISC. | Spread a film of compound on the surface of the disc. |
| filter (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FILTER (TN) | PUT THE OIL THROUGH A FILTER. | Filter the oil. |
| FILTERED (adj) | That has gone through a filter | DRY THE UNIT WITH LOW-PRESSURE FILTERED AIR. | |
| final (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | LAST (adj) | THE LAST STEP WILL OPEN THE VALVE. | The final action will open the valve. |
| FIND (v), FINDS, FOUND, FOUND | To discover, to examine something so that you know | YOU CAN FIND THE NUMBERS ON THE SWITCH. | |
| finding (n) — UNNAPPROVED | RESULT (n) | TELL THE QUALITY DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS. | Report the findings of the analysis to the quality department. |
| fine (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | SMALL (adj) | ONLY PARTICLES SMALLER THAN 5 µm CAN GO THROUGH THE FILTER. | Only particles finer than 5 microns can go through the filter. |
| finger-tighten (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TIGHTEN … WITH YOUR FINGERS | TIGHTEN THE NUT WITH YOUR FINGERS. | Finger-tighten the nut. |
| FINISH (n) | The result of a finishing procedure | DO NOT CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE FINISH OF THE HOUSING. | |
| finish (v) — UNNAPPROVED | COMPLETE (v) | COMPLETE THE TEST. | Finish the test. |
| FIRE (n) | The light and/or heat from a material when it burns | IF THERE IS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, YOU WILL HEAR THE GONG. | |

# Page 242 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| FIRE (v), FIRES, FIRED, FIRED | To ignite, or to operate items that contain an explosive material | FIRE THE CARTRIDGES. | |
| FIRE (v), FIRES, FIRED, FIRED | | WHEN YOU PUSH THE AGENT PUSHBUTTON, THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER CARTRIDGE FIRES. | |
| firmly (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | TIGHTLY (adv) | HOLD THE CYLINDER TIGHTLY. | Hold the cylinder firmly. |
| FIRST (adv) | Before other persons or things | FILL THE INNER TANKS FIRST. | |
| FIT (n) | The relation between two related parts, a limit of tolerance | YOU WILL FIND DATA ABOUT FITS AND CLEARANCES IN SECTION 9001. | |
| fit (v) — UNNAPPROVED | INSTALL (v) | INSTALL THE DUCT. | Fit the duct. |
| fit (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ATTACH (v) | ATTACH THE PANEL TO THE STRUCTURE WITH THE BOLTS. | Fit the panel to the structure with the bolts. |
| fit (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CORRECT (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THE REPAIR PLUG HAS THE CORRECT DIMENSIONS. | Ensure the repair plug fits. |
| fix (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ATTACH (v) | ATTACH THE TRIM WITH DOUBLE-SIDED ADHESIVE TAPE. | Fix the trim with double-sided adhesive tape. |
| fix (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SET (v) | SET THE LENGTH OF THE CONTROL ROD AS NECESSARY. | Fix the length of the control rod as required. |
| fix (v) — UNNAPPROVED | REPAIR (v) | REPAIR ALL LOOSE OR DAMAGED UPHOLSTERY. | Fix any loose or torn upholstery. |
| fix (v) — UNNAPPROVED | INSTALL (v) | INSTALL THE RETAINER BOLTS ON THE RETAINER. | Fix the retainer bolts to the retainer. |
| FLAME (n) | Burning gas | IF YOU SEE FLAMES FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE, STOP THE ENGINE. | |

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| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| FLAMMABLE (adj) | That burns easily | THE SOLVENT IS FLAMMABLE. | |
| FLANGE (n) | An end surface at an angle | MAKE SURE THAT THE FLANGE IS NOT DAMAGED. | |
| FLASH (v), FLASHES, FLASHED, FLASHED | To come on and go off frequently | THE RED LIGHTS FLASH IN HALF-SECOND INTERVALS. | |
| FLAT (adj) (FLATTER, FLATTEST) | That has a continuous surface in the same plane | LUBRICATE ONE SIDE OF THE FLAT WASHERS. | |
| flatness (n) — UNNAPPROVED | FLAT (adj) | THE SURFACE MUST BE FLAT TO GET A CORRECT BOND. | A correct bond depends on the surface flatness. |
| flatten (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FLAT (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT CAUSE THE TUBES TO BECOME FLAT. | Make sure that you do not flatten the tubes. |
| flaw (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DAMAGE (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE SURFACE FINISH. | Make sure that there are no flaws in the surface finish. |
| flaw (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DEFECTIVE (adj) If it is possible, be accurate. | MAKE SURE THAT THE SURFACE FINISH IS NOT DEFECTIVE. | Make sure that there are no flaws in the surface finish. |
| flex (v) — UNNAPPROVED | BEND (v) | THE WING CAN BEND UP AND DOWN DURING FLIGHT. | The wing can flex up and down during flight. |
| FLEXIBLE (adj) | That can easily bend again and again | CONNECT THE FLEXIBLE HOSES TO THE PUMP. | |
| FLIGHT (n) | The time an aircraft is in the air | AFTER EACH FLIGHT, READ THE COUNTER UNIT INDICATIONS. | |
| flood (v) — UNNAPPROVED | USE TOO MUCH | DO NOT USE TOO MUCH SOLVENT ON THE AREA. | Do not flood the area with solvent. |

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| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| FLOW (n) | A continuous movement of fluid | AN ARROW ON THE FUEL VALVE SHOWS THE DIRECTION OF THE FLOW. | |
| FLOW (v), FLOWS, FLOWED, FLOWED | To move as a fluid moves | THE OIL MUST FLOW OUT OF THE VALVE. | |
| FLOW (v), FLOWS, FLOWED, FLOWED | | WHEN THE VALVE OPENS, AIR FLOWS INTO THE INLET. | |
| fluctuate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CONSTANT (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESSURE STAYS CONSTANT. | Make sure that the pressure does not fluctuate. |
| FLUID (n) | Liquid or gas | THESE FLUIDS CAN CAUSE CORROSION. | |
| FLUSH (adj) | Of a surface that is level or continuous with another surface | MAKE SURE THAT THE DOOR IS FLUSH WITH THE FUSELAGE SKIN. | |
| FLUSH (v), FLUSHES, FLUSHED, FLUSHED | To remove something or to operate with a flow of liquid | FLUSH THE TUBES WITH PRESSURIZED FUEL. | |
| FLUSH (v), FLUSHES, FLUSHED, FLUSHED | | MAKE SURE THAT THE TOILET ASSEMBLY FLUSHES CORRECTLY. | |
| focus (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FOCUS (TN) | PUT THE OPTICAL FIXTURE INTO FOCUS. | Focus the optical fixture. |
| fold (n) — UNNAPPROVED | FOLD (v) | FOLD THE MATERIAL. | Make a fold in the material. |
| FOLD (v), FOLDS, FOLDED, FOLDED | To double over or to cause to double over on itself | DISENGAGE THE UPPER AND LOWER GUIDE ARMS AND FOLD THEM BACK. | |
| FOLD (v), FOLDS, FOLDED, FOLDED | | THE BICYCLE CAN FOLD FOR EASY STORAGE. | |
