# Page 181–184 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 181–184 of 434

# Page 181 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| check (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE SURE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SAFE TO SUPPLY ELECTRICAL POWER. | Check that it is safe to supply electrical power. |
| check (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MEASURE (v) | MEASURE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SURFACES. | Check the distance between the surfaces. |
| check (v) — UNNAPPROVED | EXAMINE (v) | EXAMINE THE CASTING FOR CORROSION. | Check the casting for corrosion. |
| check (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CHECK (n) | DO A LEAKAGE CHECK OF THE VALVE. | Check the valve for leakage. |
| CHEMICAL (adj) | Related to a chemical | REMOVE THE CORROSION WITH AN APPROVED CHEMICAL COMPOUND. | |
| CHEMICALLY (adv) | Related to a chemical | REMOVE CORROSION CHEMICALLY. | |
| chip (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PARTICLE (n) | EXAMINE THE FILTER ELEMENT FOR METAL PARTICLES. | Examine the filter element for metal chips. |
| chip (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DAMAGED (adj) | IF THE ENAMEL IS DAMAGED, REPLACE THE UNIT. | If the enamel is chipped, replace the unit. |
| chock (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CHOCK (TN) | PUT CHOCKS AGAINST THE WHEELS. | Chock the wheels. |
| choice (n) — UNNAPPROVED | SELECTION (n) | MAKE A SELECTION FROM THE AVAILABLE SHIMS TO GET THE CORRECT THICKNESS. | Make a choice from the available shims to get the correct thickness. |
| choice (n) — UNNAPPROVED | ALTERNATIVE (adj) | TABLE 1 GIVES ALTERNATIVE ADHESIVES WHICH YOU CAN USE. | In Table 1, there is a choice of adhesives which you are allowed to use. |
| choose (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SELECT (v) | SELECT THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM THAT YOU WILL PRESSURIZE. | Choose the hydraulic system that you will pressurize. |
| choose (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ALTERNATIVE (adj) | TABLE 1 GIVES A LIST OF ALTERNATIVE ADHESIVES. | Table 1 lists the adhesives which you can choose. |

# Page 182 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| circa (prep) — UNNAPPROVED | APPROXIMATELY (adv) | PUT A CONTAINER (APPROXIMATELY 5 LITERS) BELOW THE WASTE WATER OUTLET. | Put a container (circa 5 liters) under the waste water outlet. |
| circle (v) — UNNAPPROVED | AROUND (prep) | THE POINTER MOVES AROUND THE DIAL. | The pointer circles the dial. |
| CIRCULAR (adj) | That has the shape of a circle | POLISH THE WINDOW WITH A CIRCULAR MOVEMENT. | |
| circulate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SUPPLY (v) | SUPPLY AIR AT 24°C TO THE AREA. | Circulate air at 24°C in the area. |
| clamp (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ATTACH (v) (WITH A CLAMP [TN] OR CLAMPS [TN]) | ATTACH THE ADJOINING CABLES WITH CLAMPS. | Clamp the adjoining cables together. |
| clamp (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PUT (v) (A CLAMP [TN] OR CLAMPS [TN]) | PUT CLAMPS ON THE CABLE TO HOLD IT IN POSITION. | Clamp the cable in position. |
| classification (n) — UNNAPPROVED | CLASS (TN) | THERE ARE FOUR GENERAL CLASSES OF FASTENERS. | Fasteners can be separated into four general classifications. |
| classification (n) — UNNAPPROVED | CATEGORY (TN) | YOU CAN DIVIDE THE FASTENERS INTO FOUR GENERAL CATEGORIES. | Fasteners can be separated into four general classifications. |
| CLEAN (adj) | That does not include dirt or unwanted material | MAKE SURE THAT THE AREA IS CLEAN. | |
| CLEAN (v), CLEANS, CLEANED, CLEANED | To remove dirt or unwanted materials | CLEAN THE GASKET CONTACT SURFACE. | |
| cleanliness (n) — UNNAPPROVED | CLEAN (adj) | CONDITIONS FOR A SATISFACTORY BOND ARE: - A CLEAN SURFACE - A CORRECT TEMPERATURE - A CORRECT PRESSURE. | A satisfactory bond depends on the cleanliness of the surface, the temperature, and the pressure. |

# Page 183 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| CLEAR (adj) | 1. Without blockage or interference | MAKE SURE THAT THE PITOT AIR INLET IS CLEAR. | |
| CLEAR (adj) | 2. Easy to understand and without ambiguity. For other meanings, use: | ALWAYS GIVE CLEAR INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT SAFETY. | |
| CLEAR (adj) | TRANSPARENT (adj) | PUT THE UNIT IN A TRANSPARENT PLASTIC BAG. | Put the unit in a clear plastic bag. |
| clear (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CLEAN (v) | CLEAN THE DRAIN HOLE. | Clear the drain hole. |
| clear (v) — UNNAPPROVED | You can also use a different construction. | LIFT THE SEAT UNTIL IT IS AWAY FROM THE TRACK LOCKS. | Lift the seat so that it clears the track locks. |
| CLEARANCE (n) | The space between two objects that must be clear to make sure that they do not touch | MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEVER AND THE ROLLER. | |
| CLEARLY (adv) | In a clear and not ambiguous manner | MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN HEAR THE SIGNALS CLEARLY AT ALL STATIONS. | |
| CLICK (n) | A short, sharp sound | TURN THE ADJUSTER FIVE CLICKS CLOCKWISE. | |
| click (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CLICK (n) | WHEN THE SOLENOID MAKES A CLICK, THE VALVE IS OPEN. | When the solenoid clicks, the valve is open. |
| clip (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CUT (v) | CUT THE WIRE TO THE CORRECT LENGTH. | Clip the wire to the correct length. |
| clip (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ATTACH (v) (WITH A CLIP [TN] OR CLIPS [TN]) | ATTACH THE CONDUIT TO THE STRUCTURE WITH CLIPS. | The conduit should be clipped to the structure. |
| CLOCKWISE (adv) | In the direction in which the hands of a clock turn when seen from the front | TURN THE NOZZLE 40 DEG. CLOCKWISE. | |
| CLOGGED (adj) | Blocked with unwanted material. | IF THE FILTER IS CLOGGED, REPLACE IT. | |

# Page 184 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| close (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NEAR (prep) | DO NOT USE SOLVENTS NEAR FLAMES OR SPARKS. | Do not use solvents in close contact with flames or sparks. |
| CLOSE (v), CLOSES, CLOSED, CLOSED | 1. To move together, or to move to a position that stops or prevents materials from going in or out | CLOSE THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. | |
| CLOSE (v), CLOSES, CLOSED, CLOSED | | MAKE SURE THAT THE DOORS CLOSE FULLY. | |
| CLOSE (v), CLOSES, CLOSED, CLOSED | 2. To operate a circuit breaker to make an electrical circuit | MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER IS CLOSED. | |
| CLOSE (v), CLOSES, CLOSED, CLOSED | | MAKE SURE THAT THE CIRCUIT BREAKER CLOSES. | |
| closely (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | CAREFULLY (adv) | CAREFULLY MONITOR THE OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM. | Closely monitor the operation of the system. |
| close to (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | NEAR (prep) | PUT THE CLINOMETER NEAR THE FUSELAGE CENTERLINE. | |
| close to (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | | PUT THE CLINOMETER CLOSE TO THE FUSELAGE CENTERLINE. | |
| coat (n) — UNNAPPROVED | LAYER (n) | APPLY A LAYER OF SEALANT PR 1440 B2 ON THE SURFACE. | Spread a coat of sealant PR 1440 B2 on the surface. |
| coat (v) — UNNAPPROVED | LAYER (n) | APPLY A LAYER OF GREASE TO THE BATTERY CABLES. | Coat the battery cables with grease. |
| coating (n) — UNNAPPROVED | LAYER (n) | THE METAL HAS A LAYER OF PLASTIC ON IT TO PREVENT CORROSION. | The metal has a coating of plastic on it to prevent corrosion. |
| cock (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SET (v) | SET THE RACK HOOKS. | Cock the rack hooks. |
| CODE (n) | A sequence of symbols, letters, and/or numbers used for identification | EACH ELECTRICAL SYSTEM HAS A CODE TO IDENTIFY IT. | |
| code (v) — UNNAPPROVED | IDENTIFY (v) | IDENTIFY THE CABLES WITH A CODE. CODE THE CABLES. | |
| code (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CODE (n) | PUT A CODE ON THE CABLES. | Code the cables. |
