# Page 141–144 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 141–144 of 434

## Part 2 - Dictionary

# Page 141 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| A (art) | Function word: indefinite article | A FUEL PUMP IS INSTALLED IN ZONE 10. | |
| abaft (prep) — UNNAPPROVED | AFT OF (prep) | THE CONTROL UNIT IS INSTALLED AFT OF THE FLIGHT COMPARTMENT. | The control unit is installed abaft the flight compartment. |
| abandon (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GO (v) | IF THERE IS A FIRE, IMMEDIATELY GO TO A SAFE AREA. | If there is a fire, immediately abandon the area. |
| abandon (v) — UNNAPPROVED | STOP (v) | IF THE VALUES ARE INCORRECT, STOP THE TEST PROCEDURE. | If the values are incorrect, abandon the test procedure. |
| abate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DECREASE (v) | WHEN THE WIND SPEED DECREASES TO LESS THAN 30 KNOTS, YOU CAN OPEN THE CARGO DOOR. | When the wind speed abates to less than 30 knots, you can open the cargo door. |
| ability (n) — UNNAPPROVED | CAN (v) | ONE GENERATOR CAN SUPPLY POWER FOR ALL THE SYSTEMS. | One generator has the ability to supply power for all the systems. |
| able (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | CAN (v) | IF YOU CAN START THE ENGINE, DO THE APPLICABLE TESTS. | If you are able to start the engine, do the applicable tests. |
| abnormal (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | UNUSUAL (adj) | LISTEN FOR UNUSUAL NOISES. | Listen for abnormal noises. |
| abnormal (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | INCORRECT (adj) | IF YOU FIND AN INCORRECT QUANTITY OF AIR FROM THE VENT MAST, DO A SYSTEM TEST. | If you find an abnormal quantity of air from the vent mast, do a system test. |
| abnormality (n) — UNNAPPROVED | DEFECT (TN) | EXAMINE THE SEAL FOR DEFECTS. | Examine the seal for abnormalities. |

# Page 142 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| ABOUT (prep) | Concerned with For other meanings, use: | FOR DATA ABOUT THE LOCATION OF CIRCUIT BREAKERS, REFER TO THE WIRING LIST. | |
| ABOUT (prep) | APPROXIMATELY (adv) | DRAIN APPROXIMATELY 2 LITERS OF FUEL FROM THE TANK. | Drain about 2 liters of fuel from the tank. |
| ABOUT (prep) | AROUND (prep) | TURN THE SHAFT AROUND ITS AXIS. | Rotate the shaft about its axis. |
| ABOVE (prep) | In (or to) a position farther up than something | LIFT THE CYLINDER ABOVE ITS INSTALLED POSITION. | |
| ABOVE (prep) | For other meanings, use: | | |
| ABOVE (prep) | MORE THAN | THE PRESSURE VALUE MUST BE MORE THAN 800 kPa. | The pressure value must be above 800 kPa. |
| ABRASIVE (adj) | That can remove material by friction | POLISH THE SURFACE WITH AN ABRASIVE PAPER. | |
| abrupt (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | SUDDEN (adj) | THE DAMPER PREVENTS SUDDEN MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL. | The damper prevents abrupt movement of the control. |
| abrupt (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | SUDDENLY (adv) | IF THE ROTORS STOP SUDDENLY, EXAMINE THE INTAKE FOR UNWANTED MATERIAL. | If the rotors come to an abrupt stop, examine the intake for unwanted material. |

# Page 143 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| absence (n) — UNNAPPROVED | NONE (pron) | IF NONE OF THE BRACKETS ARE DAMAGED, CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. | In the absence of damage to the brackets, continue the procedure. |
| absence (n) — UNNAPPROVED | NOT (adv) | IF THE BRACKETS ARE NOT DAMAGED, CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. | In the absence of damage to the brackets, continue the procedure. |
| absence (n) — UNNAPPROVED | NO (adj) | IF THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SAMPLE, CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. | In the absence of contamination in the fuel sample, continue the procedure. |
| absent (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | MISSING (adj) | IF ONE OR MORE BLADES ARE MISSING, MAKE AN ENTRY IN THE ENGINE LOGBOOK. | If one or more blades are absent, make an entry in the engine logbook. |
| absent (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | NO (adj) | IF THERE IS NO CONTAMINATION IN THE FUEL SAMPLE, CONTINUE THE PROCEDURE. | If contamination is absent from the fuel sample, continue the procedure. |
| absolutely (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | FULLY (adv) | MAKE SURE THAT THE LATCH IS FULLY ENGAGED. | Ensure the latch is absolutely engaged. |
| ABSORB (v), ABSORBS, ABSORBED, ABSORBED | 1. To take up or into | ABSORB THE FLUID WITH A CLEAN CLOTH. | |
| ABSORB (v), ABSORBS, ABSORBED, ABSORBED | 2. To decrease the effect of | THE SHOCK MOUNT ABSORBS THE VIBRATION. | |
| absorption (n) — UNNAPPROVED | ABSORB (v) | MEASURE THE TIME THAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE SILICA GEL TO ABSORB THE MOISTURE. | Measure the rate of absorption of the moisture by the silica gel. |
| abundant (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | LARGE (adj) | CLEAN YOUR SKIN WITH A LARGE QUANTITY OF CLEAN WATER. | Clean your skin with abundant clean water. |

# Page 144 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| abut (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TOUCH (v) | THE BIN TOUCHES THE FORWARD HINGE SURFACE. | The bin abuts the forward hinge surface. |
| accelerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | INCREASE (v) | A HIGHER TEMPERATURE INCREASES THE SPEED OF EVAPORATION. | Evaporation is accelerated by a higher temperature. |
| accelerate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FASTER (adj) | TO MAKE THE CURING PROCESS FASTER, APPLY HEAT TO THE COMPOUND. | The curing process of the compound can be accelerated by heating. |
| ACCEPT (v), ACCEPTS, ACCEPTED, ACCEPTED | To make a decision that something is satisfactory | ACCEPT THE RELAY IF IT IS SERVICEABLE. | |
| acceptable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | PERMITTED (adj) | A VALUE OF 2 mm IS PERMITTED. | A value of 2 mm is acceptable. |
| acceptable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | SATISFACTORY (adj) | IF THE CONDITION OF THE CAP IS NOT SATISFACTORY, REPLACE IT. | Replace the cap if its condition is not acceptable. |
| acceptable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | SERVICEABLE (adj) | BEFORE YOU INSTALL THE UNIT, MAKE SURE THAT IT IS SERVICEABLE. | Before installation, make sure that the unit is acceptable. |
| acceptance (n) — UNNAPPROVED | ACCEPT (v) | BEFORE YOU ACCEPT THE UNIT, DO THE SPECIFIED TEST PROCEDURE. | Before acceptance of the unit, do the specified test procedure. |
| ACCESS (n) | The ability to go into or near | GET ACCESS TO THE ACCUMULATOR FOR THE No. 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. | |
| accessible (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | ACCESS (n) | TURN THE COVER UNTIL YOU CAN GET ACCESS TO THE JACKS THAT HAVE + AND - MARKS. | Rotate the cover until the jacks marked by + and - are accessible. |
| ACCIDENT (n) | An occurrence that causes injury or damage | TO PREVENT ACCIDENTS, MAKE SURE THAT THE PINS ARE INSTALLED. | |
