# Page 353–356 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 353–356 of 434

# Page 353 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **result (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | CAUSE (v)<br>RESULT (n) | AN INCORRECT CONNECTION WILL CAUSE DAMAGE.<br>REPAIR DAMAGE THAT IS THE RESULT OF CORROSION. | An incorrect connection will result in damage.<br>Repair any damage resulting from corrosion. |
| **resume (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | START (v)<br>CONTINUE (v) | INCREASE THE PRESSURE UNTIL THE FLOW STARTS AGAIN.<br>CONTINUE THE TEST. | Increase the pressure until the flow resumes.<br>Resume the test. |
| **retain (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | KEEP (v) | KEEP THE PLUG. | Retain the plug. |
| **retorque (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | TORQUE (v) | TORQUE THE FITTING AGAIN. | Retorque the fitting. |
| **retouch (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | APPLY (v)<br>PAINT (v) | APPLY ENAMEL ON THE AREAS WHERE IT IS MISSING.<br>PAINT THE DAMAGED LETTERS ON THE LABEL. | Retouch the missing enamel areas.<br>Retouch the damaged label letters. |
| **RETRACT (v),**<br>**RETRACTS,**<br>**RETRACTED,**<br>**RETRACTED** | 1. To pull in(to)<br>2.  To move in(to) | RETRACT THE LANDING GEAR.<br>THE NOSE LANDING GEAR RETRACTS INTO THE FUSELAGE. |  |
| **retractable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | RETRACT (v) | THE AIRCRAFT HAS A LANDING GEAR THAT RETRACTS. | The aircraft has a retractable landing gear. |
| **RETRACTION (n)** | The result when something retracts | DURING THE RETRACTION SEQUENCE, MAKE SURE THAT THE LANDING GEAR DOORS CLOSE. |  |
| **return (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | GO (v) | AFTER THE AILERONS GO BACK TO NEUTRAL, MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE FLUSH WITH THE FLAPS.<br>After the AILERONS GO BACK TO NEUTRAL, MAKE SURE THAT THEY ARE FLUSH WITH THE FLAPS. | After the return of the ailerons to neutral, check that they are flush with the flaps. |

# Page 354 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **return (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | GO (v) | THE PLUNGERS MUST GO BACK TO THE CLOSED POSITION. | Plungers must return to the closed position. |
| **reusable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | USE (v) | YOU CAN USE THE MIXTURE AGAIN. | The mixture is reusable. |
| **reuse (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | USE (v) | IF THE FABRIC IS NOT DAMAGED, USE IT AGAIN. | Reuse the fabric if it is not damaged. |
| **reveal (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | SHOW (v) | IF THE FUEL SAMPLE SHOWS FREE WATER, DRAIN THE SYSTEM. | If the fuel sample reveals free water, drain the system. |
| **reverse (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | OPPOSITE (adj)<br>This word is part of a technical noun when it refers to rearward thrust. | MOVE THE CONTROL IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.<br>MANUALLY TURN THE PROPELLER BLADES TO THE FULL REVERSE POSITION. | Move the control in the reverse direction. |
| **reverse (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | OPPOSITE (adj) | MOVE THE ROD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. | Reverse the movement of the rod. |
| **review (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | INSPECTION (n)<br>EXAMINE (v) | DO AN INSPECTION OF THE DAMAGED AREA.<br>EXAMINE THE DAMAGED AREA. | Do a review of the damaged area.<br>Do a review of the damaged area. |
| **rewind (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | WIND (v) | WIND THE CABLE BACK ONTO ITS REEL. | Rewind the cable onto its reel. |
| **rework (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | Refer to technical verbs, manufacturing processes. | EXAMINE FOR SCRATCHES. THEN, LIGHTLY POLISH ALL DAMAGED AREAS. | Examine for scratches and rework all damaged areas. |
| **rig (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | ADJUST (v) | ADJUST THE SYSTEM. | Rig the system. |
| **RIGHT (adj)** | On the east side when you look north | DO A FLOW CHECK OF THE PUMP IN THE RIGHT WING TANK. |  |
| **right-hand (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | RIGHT (adj) | THE FUEL CONNECTOR IS IN THE RIGHT WING. | The fuel connector is in the right-hand wing. |
| **RIGID (adj)** | That cannot easily bend or change shape | REMOVE THE SCREWS FROM THE RIGID COVER. |  |

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| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **rinse (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | FLUSH (v)<br>REMOVE (v)<br>CLEAN (v) | FLUSH THE FILTER WITH HOT WATER.<br>REMOVE THE CLEANING AGENT FROM THE SURFACE.<br>CLEAN THE WINDOW PANE WITH A LARGE QUANTITY OF WATER. | Rinse the filter in hot running water.<br>Rinse the cleaning agent from the surface.<br>Rinse the window pane with a large quantity of water. |
| **ripped (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | DAMAGED (adj) | IF THE SEAT COVER IS DAMAGED, REPLACE IT. | If the seat cover is ripped, replace it. |
| **rise (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | INCREASE (v) | WHEN A FIRE STARTS, THE TEMPERATURE INCREASES AND CAUSES THE DETECTOR TO OPERATE. | When a fire starts, the temperature rise causes the detector to operate. |
| **rise (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | INCREASE (v) | FILL THE STRUT WITH FLUID UNTIL THE PRESSURE INCREASES. | Fill the strut with fuel until the pressure rises. |
| **RISK (n)** | The possibility that something that is dangerous occurs | OBEY THE PRECAUTIONS TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE. |  |
| **rope off (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | ROPE (TN) | PUT ROPES AROUND THE AREA. | Rope off the area. |
| **rotary (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | TURN (v) | TURN THE GEARS TO ALIGN THEM. | Use a rotary movement to align the gears. |
| **rotate (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | TURN (v) | SLOWLY TURN THE VANE. | Slowly rotate the vane. |
| **rotation (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | TURN (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE FAN TURNS FREELY. | Ensure the free rotation of the fan. |
| **rotational (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | TURN (v) | TURN THE GEARS TO ALIGN THEM. | Use a rotational movement to align the gears. |
| **ROUGH (adj)**<br>**(ROUGHER,**<br>**ROUGHEST)** | Not smooth | CLEAN THE ROUGH SURFACES CAREFULLY. |  |
| **roughen (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | ROUGH (adj) | MAKE THE FAYING SURFACES ROUGH. | Roughen the faying surfaces. |

# Page 356 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| **roughness (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | ROUGH (adj) | MAKE SURE THAT THE AREA OF THE BOND IS SUFFICIENTLY ROUGH. | Make sure the area of the bond has sufficient roughness. |
| **round (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | CIRCULAR (adj) | REPAIR THE DAMAGE WITH A CIRCULAR PATCH. | Repair the damage with a round patch. |
| **ROUNDED (adj)** | Not angular | WHEN YOU INSTALL THE PART, MAKE SURE THAT THE ROUNDED EDGE IS AGAINST THE STRUCTURE. |  |
| **route (n) — UNNAPPROVED** | ROUTING (n) | MAKE SURE THAT YOU DO NOT CHANGE THE WIRE ROUTING. | Make sure you do not change the wire routes. |
| **route (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | PUT (v)<br>ROUTING (n) | PUT THE FUELING HOSE ALONG THE GROUND.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE ROUTING OF THE WIRE IS CORRECT. | Route the fueling hose along the ground.<br>Make sure that the wiring is correctly routed. |
| **routine (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | USUAL (adj) | IF SUCH FAILURES BECOME USUAL, REPLACE THE UNIT. | If such failures become routine, replace the unit. |
| **ROUTING (n)** | The specified direction that cables, pipes, wires, and other parts of a system must go along | DO NOT CHANGE THE ROUTING OF THE PIPE. |  |
| **ROW (n)** | A number of objects in a line | THE PANELS ARE INSTALLED IN ROWS. |  |
| **RUB (v),**<br>**RUBS,**<br>**RUBBED,**<br>**RUBBED** | To move or cause something to move with pressure and friction along a surface | RUB THE SURFACE WITH A CLEAN CLOTH.<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE COILS OF THE OXYGEN HOSE DO NOT RUB TOGETHER. |  |
| **run (v) — UNNAPPROVED** | OPERATE (v) | OPERATE THE ENGINE AT 100% THRUST. | Run the engine at 100% thrust. |
| **running (adj) — UNNAPPROVED** | FLUSH (v) | FLUSH THE PIPES WITH WATER. | Clean the pipes with running water. |
