B737-800 flight crew experienced a right engine overheat light at FL370. When the thrust lever was r...

Attributes
ACN	1283239
Time
Date	201507
Local Time Of Day	0601-1200
Place
Locale Reference	ZZZ.Airport
State Reference	US
Environment
Flight Conditions	VMC
Aircraft 1
Make Model Name	B737-800
Operating Under FAR Part	Part 121
Flight Phase	Cruise
Flight Plan	IFR
Component
Aircraft Component	Powerplant Fire/Overheat Warning
Person 1
Function	Captain Pilot Not Flying
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Experience	Flight Crew Total 18800
Person 2
Function	Pilot Flying First Officer
Qualification	Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Events
Anomaly	Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe

Narrative:

We were about 130 NM north of ZZZ at FL370; when the right engine overheat light illuminated. Proceeded with memory items and QRH. The light went out when the thrust lever was brought almost back to idle. The right engine was never shut down. After this; we started our decent towards ZZZ. Flight attendants were briefed and passengers were informed about our situation and divert to ZZZ. Crash fire rescue equipment was requested upon arrival as well. We had an uneventful landing on 18L. Upon exiting the runway we stopped and shut down the right engine. Crash fire rescue equipment inspected the aircraft; and we were told there were no leaks or other abnormalities. We continued to the gate; where all passengers were deplaned.

Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: B737-800 flight crew experienced a right engine overheat light at FL370. When the thrust lever was reduced to almost idle the light goes out. The crew elected to divert to the nearest suitable airport and the engine was allowed to continue to run.

Narrative: We were about 130 NM north of ZZZ at FL370; when the right engine overheat light illuminated. Proceeded with Memory Items and QRH. The light went out when the thrust lever was brought almost back to idle. The right engine was never shut down. After this; we started our decent towards ZZZ. Flight attendants were briefed and passengers were informed about our situation and divert to ZZZ. CFR was requested upon arrival as well. We had an uneventful landing on 18L. Upon exiting the runway we stopped and shut down the right engine. CFR inspected the aircraft; and we were told there were no leaks or other abnormalities. We continued to the gate; where all passengers were deplaned.

Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.