# Page 197–200 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 197–200 of 434

# Page 197 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| COUNT (v), COUNTS, COUNTED, COUNTED | To add the number of objects or occurrences to get a total | COUNT THE NUMBER OF TREADS ON THE TIRE. |  |
| COUNTERCLOCKWISE (adv) | In the opposite direction to clockwise | MAKE SURE THAT YOU TURN THE CONTROL KNOB COUNTERCLOCKWISE. |  |
| couple (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CONNECT (v) | CONNECT THE FUELING NOZZLE TO THE AIRCRAFT. | Couple the fueling nozzle to the aircraft. |
| couple (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ATTACH (v) | ATTACH THE FUELING NOZZLE TO THE AIRCRAFT. |  |
| cover (v) — UNNAPPROVED | INCLUDE (v) | THIS PROCEDURE INCLUDES THE INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE THE CONSTANT SPEED DRIVE (CSD). | This procedure covers the removal of the Constant Speed Drive (CSD). |
| cover (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HAVE (v) | THE BOTTOM EDGE OF THE PANEL HAS CARPET ON IT. | The bottom edge of the panel is covered with carpet. |
| cover (v) — UNNAPPROVED | COVER (TN) | PUT THE COVER ON THE CONTAINER. | Cover the container. |
| crack (v) — UNNAPPROVED | OPEN (v) | WHEN THE RELIEF VALVE OPENS, THE PRESSURE DECREASES. | When the relief valve cracks open, the pressure decreases. |
| crack (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CRACK (TN) | IF THERE ARE CRACKS IN THE CENTER PLY, REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD PANEL. | If a center ply is cracked, replace the windshield panel. |
| create (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE (v) | CUT THE BRACKET TO MAKE A CLEARANCE. | Cut the bracket to create a clearance. |
| create (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CAUSE (v) | VIBRATION CAN CAUSE CRACKS. | Vibration can create cracks. |

# Page 198 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| critical (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | VERY IMPORTANT | THE CONDITION OF THE UNIT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR ITS PERFORMANCE. | The condition of the unit is critical to its performance. |
| critical (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | CAREFUL (adj) | MAKE A CAREFUL ESTIMATE OF THE DAMAGED AREA. | Make a critical estimate of the damaged area. |
| cross (v) — UNNAPPROVED | ACROSS (adv) | DO NOT GO ACROSS THE SAFETY LINE. | Do not cross the safety line. |
| cross (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CORRECTLY (adv) | CONNECT THE WIRES CORRECTLY. | Do not cross the wires. |
| curvature (n) — UNNAPPROVED | BEND (n) | THE BEND IN THE PIPE MUST HAVE A 30 mm RADIUS. | The curvature of the pipe must have a 30 mm radius. |
| curvature (n) — UNNAPPROVED | CURVE (n) | THE RADIUS OF THE CURVE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 8 mm. | The radius of the curvature must be a minimum of 8 mm. |
| curvature (n) — UNNAPPROVED | RADIUS (TN) | BEND THE PIPE TO THE CORRECT RADIUS. | Bend the pipe to the correct curvature. |
| CURVE (n) | The shape of something which is bent but which has no angles | THE RADIUS OF THE CURVE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 8 mm. |  |
| curve (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE A CURVE | BEND THE STRIP OF METAL TO MAKE A CURVE. | Curve the strip of metal. |
| CUT (v), CUTS, CUT, CUT | 1. To divide into parts | CUT THE CABLE INTO THREE EQUAL LENGTHS. |  |
| CUT (v), CUTS, CUT, CUT | 2. To remove with a sharp tool | CUT AND DISCARD THE LOCKWIRE. |  |
| CYCLE (n) | One complete sequence of operation | SET THE SWITCH TO THREE CYCLES A MINUTE. |  |
| cycle (v) — UNNAPPROVED | CYCLE (n) | OPERATE THE ACTUATOR THROUGH THREE CYCLES. | Cycle the actuator three times. |

# Page 199 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| DAMAGE (n) | The result of an occurrence that causes deterioration of the condition of something | EXAMINE THE SURFACE FOR DAMAGE. |  |
| damage (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DAMAGE (n) | DISCONNECT THE SPRING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ROD. | Disconnect the spring so as not to damage the rod. |
| DAMAGED (adj) | That has or can be affected by damage | REPLACE THE DAMAGED PARTS. |  |
| damp (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | MOIST (adj) | REMOVE ALL DIRT FROM THE SEAT WITH A MOIST CLOTH. | Remove all dirt from the seat with a damp cloth. |
| dampen (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | THE MOUNTING PADS DECREASE VIBRATION. | The mounting pads dampen vibration. |
| dampen (v) — UNNAPPROVED | MAKE MOIST | MAKE THE CLOTH MOIST WITH SOLVENT. | Dampen the cloth with solvent. |
| danger (n) — UNNAPPROVED | RISK (n) | THERE IS A RISK OF FIRE. | There is a danger of fire. |
| danger (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DANGEROUS (adj) "danger" is a technical noun when it identifies a safety instruction. Refer to section 7. | HYDRAULIC FLUID IS DANGEROUS FOR YOUR HEALTH. | Hydraulic fluid is a danger to your health. |
| DANGEROUS (adj) | That can cause injury, damage to health or can kill | IT IS DANGEROUS TO USE AIR IN THIS SYSTEM. |  |
| dangerously (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | DANGEROUS (adj) | DO NOT OPEN THE CARGO DOOR IN STRONG WINDS. STRONG WINDS ARE DANGEROUS. | Do not open the cargo door if the wind-speed is dangerously high. |

# Page 200 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| DATA (n) | 1. Known facts | MAKE SURE THAT YOU GET ALL THE DATA ABOUT THE PROBLEM. |  |
| DATA (n) | 2. Numbers and symbols used by computers | DO A TEST TO FIND IF THE MANAGEMENT UNIT TRANSMITS THESE DATA. |  |
| DATA (n) | You can also use the singular. | DO A TEST TO FIND IF THE MANAGEMENT UNIT TRANSMITS THIS DATA |  |
| DATE (n) | The time at which an event occurs | ON THE LABEL, READ THE DATE OF THE LAST INSPECTION. |  |
| DEACTIVATE (v) | To make a system, function, or feature no longer ready for operation For other meanings, use: | SET THE SWITCH TO THE STANDBY POSITION TO DEACTIVATE THE MONITORING BOX. |  |
| DEACTIVATE (v) | STOP (v) | STOP THE MOTOR. | Deactivate the motor. |
| deadly (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | KILL (v) | HIGH VOLTAGES CAN KILL YOU. | High voltages are deadly. |
| deaerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | BLEED (v) | BLEED THE No. 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. | Deaerate the No. 1 hydraulic system. |
| deaerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | AIR (TN) | THE VACUUM EQUIPMENT REMOVES THE AIR FROM THE COMPOUND. | The vacuum equipment deaerates the compound. |
| dearm (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DISARM (v) | DISARM THE ESCAPE SLIDE. | Dearm the escape slide. |
| dearm (v) — UNNAPPROVED | REMOVE (v) | REMOVE THE CARTRIDGES FROM THE FIRE BOTTLES. | Dearm the fire bottles. |
