# Page 149–152 of 434

> **Source:** ASD-STE100 Issue 9, January 2025
> **Pages:** 149–152 of 434

## Part 2 - Dictionary

# Page 149 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| admit (v) — UNNAPPROVED | LET (v) | OPEN THE VALVE TO LET NITROGEN GO INTO THE OLEO STRUT. | Open the valve to admit nitrogen into the oleo strut. |
| adopt (v) — UNNAPPROVED | USE (v) | IF THE UNIT IS DAMAGED, USE THIS PROCEDURE. | Adopt this procedure if the unit is damaged. |
| advance (n) — UNNAPPROVED | FORWARD (adj) | THE FORWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL LEVER MUST BE SLOW AND CONTINUOUS. | The advance of the control lever must be slow and continuous. |
| advance (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SET (v) | SET THE THROTTLE TO MAXIMUM POWER. | Advance the throttle to maximum power. |
| advance (v) — UNNAPPROVED | FORWARD (adv) | MOVE THE LEVER FORWARD. | Advance the lever. |
| adverse (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | BAD (adj) | REFER TO CHAPTER 6 FOR INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT HOW TO PARK IN BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS. | For parking in adverse weather conditions, refer to Chapter 6. |
| adverse (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | If it is possible, give accurate and correct conditions. | THIS MEDICATION CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS. | This medication can cause adverse reactions. |
| advisable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | RECOMMEND (v) | THE DESIGN AUTHORITY RECOMMENDS THAT YOU TORQUE THE BOLTS AGAIN AT INTERVALS OF SIX MONTHS. | According to the Design Authority, it is advisable to retorque the bolts at intervals of six months. |
| advise (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TELL (v) | TELL THE RAMP AGENT THAT THE BRAKES ARE SET. | Advise the ramp agent that the brakes are set. |
| advise (v) — UNNAPPROVED | RECOMMEND (v) | THE SAFETY OFFICER RECOMMENDS THE APPLICABLE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. | The safety officer advises on applicable personal protective equipment. |

# Page 150 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| affect (v) — UNNAPPROVED | EFFECT (n) | MAGNETIC TOOLS HAVE AN UNWANTED EFFECT ON THE COMPASS SYSTEM. | Magnetic tools affect the compass system. |
| affect (v) — UNNAPPROVED | If it is possible, be accurate. | THIS MEDICATION CAN CAUSE DERMATITIS. | This medication can affect your skin. |
| AFT (adj) | At or nearer to the rear of an air or sea vehicle | THE PUMP IS IN THE AFT CELL OF THE FUSELAGE TANK. | |
| AFT (adv) | In the direction of the rear of an air or sea vehicle | MOVE THE THROTTLE AFT. | |
| AFTER (conj) | That follows a specified time, sequence, or operation | AFTER YOU INSTALL THE COMPONENT, DO A FUNCTIONAL TEST. | |
| AFTER (prep) | That follows a specified time, sequence, or operation | THE BAR MOVES DOWN AFTER 20 SECONDS. | |
| AFT OF (prep) | At a position nearer to the rear | THE CONTROL UNIT IS INSTALLED AFT OF THE FLIGHT COMPARTMENT. | |
| AGAIN (adv) | One more occurrence | MOVE THE CONTROL STICK BACK TO THE CENTER, AND THEN MOVE IT FORWARD AGAIN. | |
| AGAINST (prep) | In contact with | PUT THE ADAPTER IN POSITION AGAINST ITS SUPPORT. | |
| AGENT (n) | One of a group of materials made to do a specified task | DO NOT USE THESE CLEANING AGENTS ON HOT SURFACES. | |
| aggravate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | INCREASE (v) | TIRE WEAR INCREASES WITH HIGH SPEED. | Tire wear is aggravated by high speed. |
| agitate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | SHAKE (v) | SHAKE THE SOLUTION. | Agitate the solution. |
| agitation (n) — UNNAPPROVED | SHAKE (v) | IF YOU SHAKE THE SOLUTION, DO NOT USE IT FOR ONE HOUR. | After agitation, do not use the solution for one hour. |

# Page 151 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| AGREE (v), AGREES, AGREED, AGREED | To be consistent with | THE INDICATIONS MUST AGREE WITH THE VALUES IN TABLE 1001. | |
| ahead (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | FORWARD (adv) | WHEN YOU INSTALL THE ANTENNA, THE ALIGNMENT ARROW MUST POINT FORWARD. | When you install the antenna, the alignment arrow must point ahead. |
| AID (n) | Help that is given | IF YOU GET THIS CHEMICAL SOLUTION INTO YOUR EYES, GET MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY. | |
| aid (v) — UNNAPPROVED | HELP (v) | APPLY SAND TO THE PLANKS TO HELP WITH TIRE TRACTION. | Apply sand to the planks to aid tire traction. |
| aim (v) — UNNAPPROVED | POINT (v) | DO NOT POINT THE HOSE AT PERSONS. | Do not aim the hose at persons. |
| AIRBORNE (adj) | In, or used in, flight | POSITION 2 OF THE SWITCH GIVES A SIGNAL OF THE AIRCRAFT AIRBORNE CONDITION. | |
| air-dry (v) — UNNAPPROVED | DRY (v) | DRY THE FILTER IN THE AIR. | Air-dry the filter. |
| AIRFLOW (n) | A flow of air | MAKE SURE THAT THE AIRFLOW IS NOT MORE THAN 10 LITERS/MINUTE. | |
| alert (v) — UNNAPPROVED | TELL (v) | TELL ALL PERSONS TO GO AWAY FROM THE AREA. | Alert all persons to go away from the area. |
| ALIGN (v), ALIGNS, ALIGNED, ALIGNED | To put or come into a specified position in relation to a line | ALIGN THE FLANGE HOLES WITH THE STUDS. | |
| ALIGN (v), ALIGNS, ALIGNED, ALIGNED | | ALL THREE BRACKET HOLES MUST ALIGN WITH THE FUEL TUBE. | |

# Page 152 of 434

| Word (POS) | Approved meaning / ALTERNATIVES | STE example | Non-STE example |
|------------|--------------------------------|-------------|-----------------|
| alignment (n) — UNNAPPROVED | ALIGN (v) | MAKE SURE THAT THE KEYWAY IS AT THE TOP AND ALIGNS WITH THE PEG. | Ensure that the keyway is at the top and in alignment with the peg. |
| ALL (adj) | Full quantity | DRAIN ALL THE FLUIDS. | |
| allocate (v) — UNNAPPROVED | GIVE (v) | GIVE THE DIFFERENT MAINTENANCE TASKS TO THE APPROVED TECHNICIANS. | Allocate the different maintenance tasks to the approved technicians. |
| allow (v) — UNNAPPROVED | LET (v) | DO NOT LET THE CABLE TOUCH THE FLOOR. | Do not allow the cable to touch the floor. |
| allowable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | PERMITTED (adj) | THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED DIFFERENCE IS 5 mm. | The maximum allowable difference is 5 mm. |
| allowable (adj) — UNNAPPROVED | APPROVED (adj) | THE VALUES MUST NOT BE MORE THAN THE APPROVED DIFFERENCES GIVEN IN TABLE 1. | The values must not be more than the allowable differences given in table 1. |
| ALMOST (adv) | Near the limit or the value | MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESSURE IN THE CABIN IS ALMOST ZERO. | |
| ALONG (prep) | In a line parallel with the length or direction of | MOVE THE TENSIOMETER ALONG THE CABLE. | |
| already (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | IN PROGRESS (adv) | THE DATABASE SYNCHRONIZATION IS IN PROGRESS. | The database is already synchronizing. |
| already (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | NO OTHER | YOU CAN DO THIS REPAIR PROCEDURE ONLY IF THERE IS NO OTHER DAMAGE. | Only do this repair procedure if there is not already damage. |
| already (adv) — UNNAPPROVED | Frequently, an alternative for this word is not necessary. | MAKE SURE THAT THE SOFTWARE IS INSTALLED IN THE REPOSITORY. | Make sure that the software is already installed in the repository. |
| ALSO (adv) | In addition | ALSO DO THE APPLICABLE STEPS OF THIS PROCEDURE. | |
