# Page 277–280 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 277–280 of 434

# Page 277 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| instead of (prep) — UNNAPPROVED | ALTERNATIVE (n) | YOU CAN USE A<br>CLEAN PLASTIC BAG<br>AS AN ALTERNATIVE<br>TO THE SPECIFIED<br>CONTAINER. | You can use a clean<br>plastic bag instead of the<br>specified container. |
| INSTRUCTION (n) | A command that you<br>must obey | IF YOU DO NOT OBEY<br>THIS INSTRUCTION,<br>DAMAGE CAN OCCUR. |  |
| INSTRUMENT (n) | An item which measures<br>and/or shows | ALL THE<br>INSTRUMENTS ARE<br>ON THE LEFT<br>QUARTER PANEL. |  |
| insufficient (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NOT SUFFICIENT | IF THIS STEP IS NOT<br>SUFFICIENT TO STOP<br>THE LEAKAGE,<br>REPLACE THE<br>ACTUATOR. | If this step is insufficient<br>to stop the leakage,<br>replace the actuator. |
| INSULATION (n) | A material that helps to<br>prevent the movement of<br>energy | MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU DO NOT CAUSE<br>DAMAGE TO THE<br>INSULATION. |  |
| insure (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE SURE (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>WORK BENCH IS<br>CLEAN. | Insure that the work<br>bench is clean. |
| intact (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NOT DAMAGED | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>WINDSCREEN IS NOT<br>DAMAGED. | Make sure the<br>windscreen is intact. |
| integral (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | PART (n) | THE PIN IS A PART OF<br>THE PUMP. | The pin is integral with<br>the pump. |
| INTENSITY (n) | The quantity of strength,<br>force, or energy | OPERATE THE<br>DIMMER SWITCH AND<br>MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>INTENSITY OF THE<br>LIGHT CHANGES. |  |
| INTERCHANGE (v),<br>INTERCHANGES,<br>INTERCHANGED,<br>INTERCHANGED | To put or use each of<br>two things in the place of<br>the other without change | INTERCHANGE THE<br>No. 1 AND No. 2<br>COMPUTERS. THEN<br>DO THE TEST AGAIN. |  |

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| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERCHANGE-<br>ABLE (adj) | That you can<br>interchange | RELAYS 2YG AND 8YG<br>ARE FULLY<br>INTERCHANGEABLE<br>ITEMS. |  |
| interconnect (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CONNECT (v) | THE PIPES CONNECT<br>SYSTEM A TO<br>SYSTEM B. | The pipes interconnect<br>system A and system B. |
| INTERFACE (n) | The connection between<br>two systems or<br>components | CLEAN THE<br>INTERFACE BETWEEN<br>THE COMPUTER AND<br>THE SENSOR. |  |
| interfere (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HIT (v) | IF YOU INSTALL THE<br>UPPER DRAG STRUT<br>WITH THE HEAD<br>DOWN, IT WILL HIT<br>THE LOWER DRAG<br>STRUT DURING<br>RETRACTION. | Placing the upper drag<br>strut upside down makes<br>it interfere with the lower<br>drag strut. |
|  | CATCH (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>RODS CANNOT CATCH<br>ON THE FLAPS. | Make sure the rods<br>cannot interfere with the<br>flaps. |
|  | TOUCH (v) | IF THE BRACKET<br>TOUCHES THE PLATE,<br>REMOVE THE<br>UNWANTED MATERIAL<br>WITH A FILE. | Should the bracket<br>interfere with the plate,<br>remove surplus material<br>with a file. |
|  | INTERFERENCE (TN) | MAKE SURE THAT<br>THERE IS NO<br>INTERFERENCE<br>BETWEEN THE RADAR<br>AND THE TACTICAL<br>AIR NAVIGATION<br>SYSTEM (TACAN). | Ensure that the radar<br>does not interfere with<br>the Tactical Air<br>Navigation System<br>(TACAN). |

# Page 279 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| interference (n) — UNNAPPROVED | HIT (v) | IF YOU INSTALL THE<br>UPPER DRAG STRUT<br>WITH THE HEAD<br>DOWN, IT WILL HIT<br>THE LOWER DRAG<br>STRUT DURING<br>RETRACTION. | Placing the upper drag<br>strut upside down<br>causes interference with<br>the lower drag strut. |
|  | CATCH (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>RODS CANNOT CATCH<br>ON THE FLAPS. | <br>Make sure that there is<br>no interference between<br>the rods and the flaps. |
|  | TOUCH (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE<br>LOCKING WIRE DOES<br>NOT TOUCH THE<br>LEVER. | Ensure that there is no<br>interference between the<br>locking wire and the<br>lever. |
|  | This word can be<br>a technical noun<br>or part of a<br>technical noun. | MAKE SURE THAT<br>YOU DO NOT HEAR<br>INTERFERENCE IN<br>THE 400 Hz BAND. |  |
| interior (n) — UNNAPPROVED | INTERNALLY (adv) | EXAMINE THE TANK<br>INTERNALLY. | Examine the interior of<br>the tank. |
|  | INTERNAL (adj) | APPLY A SMALL<br>QUANTITY OF<br>LUBRICANT TO THE<br>INTERNAL SIDE OF<br>THE VALVE HOUSING. | Apply a small quantity of<br>lubricant to the interior of<br>the valve housing. |
| intermediate (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | MIDDLE (adj) | PUT THE LEVER IN<br>THE MIDDLE<br>POSITION. | Put the lever in<br>intermediate position. |
|  | BETWEEN (prep)<br>Give the limits. | WHEN THE INPUT<br>LEVER IS BETWEEN<br>5 AND 10 mm,<br>MEASURE THE<br>PISTON EXTENSION. | When the input lever is<br>in an intermediate<br>position, measure the<br>piston extension. |

# Page 280 of 434

| Word (part of speech) | Approved meaning/ALTERNATIVES | STE EXAMPLE | Non-STE example |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERMITTENT<br>(adj) | That stops and starts<br>again, not continuous | THIS CAUSES<br>INTERMITTENT<br>OPERATION OF THE<br>WARNING LIGHTS. |  |
| INTERMITTENTLY<br>(adv) | In an intermittent manner | THE LIGHT COMES ON<br>INTERMITTENTLY. |  |
| INTERNAL (adj) | Of, or on, the inner side<br>and inner space | MAKE SURE THAT<br>FUEL COMES OUT OF<br>THE INTERNAL<br>EJECTORS. |  |
| INTERNALLY (adv) | Of, or on, the inner side<br>and inner space | USE A BORESCOPE<br>TO EXAMINE THE<br>COMBUSTOR<br>INTERNALLY. |  |
| interrupt (v) — UNNAPPROVED | STOP (v) | DO NOT STOP THE<br>TEST. | Do not interrupt the test. |
| intersect (v) — UNNAPPROVED | INTERSECTION (TN) | DRILL A HOLE AT THE<br>INTERSECTIONS OF<br>THE TWO LINES. | Drill a hole where the<br>two lines intersect. |
| INTERVAL (n) | A distance or gap<br>between two points in<br>space or time | DO THE TEST AT<br>FIVE-MINUTE<br>INTERVALS. |  |
| INTO (prep) | 1.<br>Movement to<br>something and<br>access to it | IF AN OBJECT FALLS<br>INTO THE OPENING,<br>DAMAGE TO THE<br>ENGINE CAN OCCUR. |  |
|  | 2.<br>Function word that<br>shows change,<br>condition, result | THE PARTS OF THE<br>STRUCTURE ARE<br>DIVIDED INTO THREE<br>GROUPS. |  |
| investigate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | INVESTIGATION (n) | DO AN<br>INVESTIGATION TO<br>FIND THE CAUSE OF<br>THE FUEL LEAKAGE. | Investigate the cause of<br>the fuel leakage. |
| INVESTIGATION<br>(n) | An official and accurate<br>inquiry or research | THE TASK TEAM<br>STARTED THE<br>INVESTIGATION TO<br>FIND THE CAUSE OF<br>THE ACCIDENT. |  |
