# Page 157–160 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 157–160 of 434

# Page 157 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| APPLICABLE (adj) | Correct or satisfactory for the task | REFER TO THE TABLE THAT FOLLOWS FOR THE APPLICABLE TORQUE VALUES. |  |
| application (n) — UNNAPPROVED | APPLY (v) | APPLY THE SEALANT WITH A WOODEN SPATULA. | The application of sealant must be carried out with a wooden spatula. |
| APPLY (v), APPLIES, APPLIED, APPLIED | 1. To put or spread something on | APPLY THE SEALING COMPOUND. |  |
| APPLY (v), APPLIES, APPLIED, APPLIED | 2. To use something (for example, pressure, force, load) to cause an effect | APPLY A FORCE OF 100 N ON THE END OF THE LEVER. |  |
| appoint (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TELL (v) | TELL TWO PERSONS TO BE PREPARED TO OPERATE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS. | Appoint two persons to be prepared to operate the fire extinguishers. |
| approach (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GO NEAR | IF IT IS NECESSARY TO GO NEAR THE ENGINE EXHAUST, USE EAR PROTECTION. | If it is necessary to approach the engine exhaust, use ear protection. |
| appropriate (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | APPLICABLE (adj) | LOCK THE WASHER WITH THE APPLICABLE TABS. | Lock the washer with the appropriate tabs. |
| APPROVAL (n) | That which permits a person or a thing to do something | BEFORE YOU REPAIR THIS UNIT, GET THE APPROVAL OF THE MANUFACTURER. |  |
| approve (v) — UNNAPPROVED | APPROVAL (n) | APPROVAL FROM THE DESIGN AUTHORITY IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MODIFICATIONS. | All modifications must be approved by the Design Authority. |
| APPROVED (adj) | Permitted by an authority | DO THE PROCEDURE IN AN APPROVED AREA. |  |
| APPROXIMATE (adj) | Almost correct or accurate | AN APPROXIMATE VALUE IS SATISFACTORY. |  |

# Page 158 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| APPROXIMATELY (adv) | Almost correct or accurate | DRAIN APPROXIMATELY 2 LITERS OF FUEL. |  |
| AREA (n) | A specified surface or location | DO NOT SMOKE IN THE WORK AREA. |  |
| arise (v) — UNNAPPROVED | OCCUR (v) | SHOCK LOADING OF THE ENGINE CAN OCCUR DURING A HEAVY LANDING. | Shock loading of the engine can arise from a heavy landing. |
| arise (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CAUSE (v) | A HEAVY LANDING CAN CAUSE SHOCK LOADING OF THE ENGINE. | Shock loading of the engine can arise from a heavy landing. |
| ARM (v), ARMS, ARMED, ARMED | 1. To install armaments | ARM THE AIRCRAFT. |  |
| ARM (v), ARMS, ARMED, ARMED | 2. To prepare for automatic operation | SET THE SWITCH TO "CLOSE" TO ARM THE CIRCUIT. |  |
| AROUND (prep) | On all sides of For other meanings, use: | PUT THE STRAP CLAMPS AROUND THE CYLINDER. |  |
| AROUND (prep) | APPROXIMATELY (adv) | THE TEST BENCH IS APPROXIMATELY 10 FEET FROM THE DOOR. | The test bench is around 10 feet from the door. |
| arrange (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PUT (v) | PUT THE COMPONENTS IN THIS SEQUENCE: | Arrange the components in this order. |
| arrangement (n) — UNNAPPROVED | CONFIGURATION (TN) | THE CONFIGURATION OF THE INSERTS IS RELATED TO THE DIMENSIONS OF THE CONNECTOR SHELL. | The arrangement of the inserts is related to the dimensions of the connector shell. |
| arrangement (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PREPARE (v) | PREPARE FOR THE LEAK TEST. | Make the arrangements for the leak test. |
| arrest (v) — UNNAPPROVED | STOP (v) | STOP THE FLOW FOR 10 SECONDS. | Arrest the flow for 10 seconds. |
| arrest (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HOLD (v) | A COTTER PIN HOLDS THE ATTACHMENT BAR. | A cotter pin arrests the attachment bar. |

# Page 159 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| arrive (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GET (v) | TO GET THE CORRECT VALUE, SET THE SWITCH TO POSITION 2. | To arrive at the correct value, set the switch to position 2. |
| ARROW (n) | A mark that has a point to show direction | MAKE SURE THAT THE ARROW POINTS IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FUEL FLOW. |  |
| article (n) — UNNAPPROVED | OBJECT (n) | MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO LOOSE OBJECTS IN THE ENGINE AIR INTAKES. | Ensure that there are no loose articles in the engine air intakes. |
| AS (prep) | In the manner of, to the same quantity, equally | DO NOT USE THE CYLINDER AS A SUPPORT. |  |
| as (conj) — UNNAPPROVED | BECAUSE (conj) | THE PUMP DID NOT OPERATE BECAUSE THE SHAFT WAS BROKEN. | The pump did not operate as the shaft was broken. |
| as (conj) — UNNAPPROVED | WHILE (conj) You can use: | WHILE YOU DO EACH STEP OF THE VALVE TEST, MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO LEAKAGE. | As you do each step of the valve test, make sure that there is no leakage. |
| as (conj) — UNNAPPROVED | AS FOLLOWS | ASSEMBLE THE VALVE AS FOLLOWS: |  |
| as (conj) — UNNAPPROVED | AS NECESSARY | SET THE LENGTH OF THE CONTROL ROD AS NECESSARY. |  |
| as (conj) — UNNAPPROVED | AS SHOWN | MEASURE THE DEPTH OF THE DENT AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 4. |  |
| AS ... AS (conj) | Construction used to show comparison or relation | MOVE THE LEVER AS FAST AS POSSIBLE. |  |
| AS ... AS (conj) | For "as long as," refer to "long (as long as)." |  |  |
| ascertain (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE SURE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE LIGHT IS OFF. | Ascertain that the light is off. |

# Page 160 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| ask (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TELL (v) | TELL THE DRIVER TO SET THE SWITCH TO OFF. | Ask the driver to set the switch to off. |
| ask (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SPEAK (v) | SPEAK TO THE LOCAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER. | Ask the local air traffic controller. |
| ASSEMBLE (v), ASSEMBLES, ASSEMBLED, ASSEMBLED | To attach, connect, or put together the parts of something | ASSEMBLE THE VALVE AS FOLLOWS: |  |
| ASSEMBLY (n) | Items that are connected for a specified function | REMOVE THE WHEEL BRAKE ASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE. |  |
| assess (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CALCULATE (v) | CALCULATE THE QUANTITY OF FUEL THAT IS NECESSARY. | Assess the quantity of fuel that is necessary. |
| assess (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ESTIMATE (n) | MAKE AN ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGE. | Assess the damage. |
| assessment (n) — UNNAPPROVED | ESTIMATE (n) | MAKE AN ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGE. | Carry out an assessment of the damage. |
| assessment (n) — UNNAPPROVED | CALCULATE (v) | CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF SHIMS THAT ARE NECESSARY. | Do an assessment of the number of shims that are necessary. |
| assign (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GIVE (v) | GIVE A CODE TO EACH CONNECTOR. | Assign a code to each connector. |
| assist (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HELP (v) | KEEP THE DATA TO HELP YOU WITH SUBSEQUENT PROCEDURES. | Keep the data to assist subsequent procedures. |
| assistance (n) — UNNAPPROVED | AID (n) | FOR THIS STEP, MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE THE AID OF ONE MORE PERSON. | For this step, you must have the assistance of one more person. |
| assistance (n) — UNNAPPROVED | HELP (v) | FOR THIS STEP, MAKE SURE THAT ONE PERSON HELPS YOU. | For this step, you must have the assistance of one person. |
