# Page 237–240 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 237–240 of 434

# Page 237 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| fail (v) — UNNAPPROVED | IF … NOT | IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY. | If you fail to comply with these instructions, there is a risk of injury. |
| fail (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FAILURE (TN) | IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THE PROCEDURE CORRECTLY, FAILURE OF THE EMERGENCY FLOTATION GEAR CAN OCCUR. | If you do not follow the procedure correctly, the emergency flotation gear can fail. |
| fail (v) — UNNAPPROVED | UNSATISFACTORY (adj) | IF THE TEST RESULTS ARE UNSATISFACTORY, DO THE FAULT ISOLATION PROCEDURE. | If the test fails, do the fault isolation procedure. |
| failed (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DEFECTIVE (adj) | REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE PUMP. | Replace the failed pump. |
| failed (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | UNSERVICEABLE (adj) | REPLACE THE UNSERVICEABLE VALVE. | Replace the failed valve. |
| failure (n) — UNNAPPROVED | IF … NOT | IF YOU DO NOT OBEY THESE INSTRUCTIONS, THERE IS A RISK OF INJURY. | Failure to comply with these instructions, will result in a risk of injury. |
| failure (n) — UNNAPPROVED | This word when it means a performance error or loss of serviceability is a technical noun. | CONTAMINATION CAN CAUSE A FAILURE OF THE PUMP. | |
| faint (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DIM (adj) | IF THE LIGHT IS TOO DIM, REPLACE THE BATTERY. | If the light is faint, replace the battery. |
| faint (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | INTENSITY (n) Refer also to BRIGHT (adj). | TURN THE KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO DECREASE THE INTENSITY OF THE LIGHT. | Turn the knob anticlockwise to make the light fainter. |

# Page 238 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| fall (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | WHEN THE PRESSURE DECREASES, THE INDICATOR SHOWS THAT THERE IS A LEAK. | When there is a fall in pressure, the indicator shows a leak. |
| FALL (v), (FALLS, FELL, FALLEN) | To move down by the force of gravity | MAKE SURE THAT THE TOOLS DO NOT FALL INTO THE ENGINE. | |
| false (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | INCORRECT (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THERE ARE NO INCORRECT INDICATIONS ON THE INSTRUMENTS. | Make sure there are no false indications on the instruments. |
| falter (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SMOOTHLY (adv) | MAKE SURE THAT THE GENERATOR OPERATES SMOOTHLY. | Make sure that the generator does not falter. |
| falter (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CONSTANT (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESSURE STAYS CONSTANT. | Make sure that the pressure does not falter. |
| familiar (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | KNOW (v) | ALL PERSONNEL MUST FULLY KNOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. | All personnel must be familiar with the safety precautions. |
| FAR (adj) (FARTHER, FARTHEST) | At or to a relatively large distance | REMOVE THE BOLT THAT IS FARTHEST FROM THE CENTER. | |
| fashion (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PROCEDURE (n) | USE THIS PROCEDURE TO DO THE TASK. | Carry out the task in this fashion. |
| FAST (adj) (FASTER, FASTEST) | At high speed | A FAST MOVEMENT OF THE THROTTLE WILL CAUSE A SURGE. | |
| fast (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | QUICKLY (adv) | DO NOT LET THE CABIN ALTITUDE CHANGE TOO QUICKLY. | Do not let the cabin altitude change too fast. |

# Page 239 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| fasten (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ATTACH (v) | ATTACH THE TWO STRINGERS TOGETHER WITH RIVETS. | Fasten the two stringers together with rivets. |
| fasten (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CONNECT (v) | CONNECT THE HOSE TO THE TEST EQUIPMENT. | Fasten the hose to the test equipment. |
| fatal (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | KILL (v) | HIGH VOLTAGE IN THE ELECTRONIC SYSTEM CAN KILL YOU. | High voltage in the electronic system can be fatal. |
| faulty (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | DEFECTIVE (adj) | REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS. | All faulty electronic components must be replaced. |
| faulty (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | INCORRECT (adj) | AN INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF THE PRESSURE REGULATOR CAN BE DANGEROUS. | Faulty adjustment of the pressure regulator can be dangerous. |
| faulty (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | UNSERVICEABLE (adj) | REPLACE THE UNSERVICEABLE CONTROL UNIT. | Replace the faulty control unit. |
| faulty (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | UNSATISFACTORY (adj) | UNSATISFACTORY OPERATION OF THE SYSTEM CAN CAUSE DAMAGE. | Faulty operation of the system can cause damage. |
| fear (v) — UNNAPPROVED | THINK (v) | IF YOU THINK THAT THERE IS A FAULT, DO THE FULL TEST PROCEDURE OF THE UNIT. | Fully test the unit if you fear that there is a fault. |
| fear (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE SURE (v) | DO A TEST OF THE UNIT TO MAKE SURE THAT THERE IS NO PROBLEM WITH ITS OPERATION. | Test the unit if you fear that there is a problem with its operation. |
| feasible (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | POSSIBLE (adj) | IF IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO USE THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL, DO THE PROCEDURE MANUALLY. | If it is not feasible to use the automatic control, do the manual procedure. |
| feasible (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | CAN (CANNOT) (v) | IF YOU CANNOT REMOVE THE BOLT, CUT IT. | If it is not feasible to remove the bolt, you must cut it. |

# Page 240 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| FEATHER (v), (FEATHERS, FEATHERED, FEATHERED) | To put a propeller to a position of minimum drag | PUT THE CONDITION LEVER IN THE FTR POSITION TO FEATHER THE PROPELLER. | |
| feature (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HAVE (v) | THESE NUTS HAVE A FLAT FLANGE. | These nuts feature a flat flange. |
| feed (v) — UNNAPPROVED | PUT (v) | PUT THE WIRE THROUGH THE CONDUIT. | Feed the wire through the conduit. |
| feed (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SUPPLY (v) | SUPPLY COOL AIR TO THE CABIN. | Feed cool air to the cabin. |
| FEEL (v), (FEELS, FELT, FELT) | To touch to find | CAREFULLY LIFT THE MAGNETIC LEVEL INDICATOR UNTIL YOU FEEL THE MAGNETS. | |
| few (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | SMALL NUMBER If it is possible, give an accurate number. | THIS PROCEDURE IS ONLY FOR REPAIRS THAT INCLUDE A VERY SMALL NUMBER OF RIVETS. | This procedure is only for repairs that include very few rivets. |
| few (a few) (adj) | SOME (adj) | LET THE ENGINE OPERATE FOR SOME MINUTES. | Let the engine run for a few minutes. |
| few (a few) (adj) | If this alternative is not sufficient, give the range, number, or quantity. | AFTER APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS, THE LIGHT COMES ON AGAIN. | After a few seconds, the light comes on again. |
| file (v) — UNNAPPROVED | REMOVE (v) (WITH A FILE (TN) | DO NOT REMOVE TOO TOO MUCH MATERIAL WITH THE FILE. | Take care not to file too deeply. |
| filing (n) — UNNAPPROVED | PARTICLE (n) | REMOVE ALL THE METAL PARTICLES. | Remove all the metal filings. |
| FILL (v), (FILLS, FILLED, FILLED) | To put into a container or a space to the maximum level or, if specified, to a given level, pressure, or quantity | FILL THE TANK WITH METHANOL. | |
| FILL (v), (FILLS, FILLED, FILLED) | | MAKE SURE THAT THE RESERVOIR FILLS WITH WATER. | |
