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MD80 first officer reports fire warning shortly after takeoff which extinguished when right thrust lever was retarded. Flight diverted to a nearby airport with longer runway for over weight landing.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 840180 |
| Time | |
| Date | 200906 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.TRACON |
| State Reference | US |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | MD-80 Series (DC-9-80) Undifferentiated or Other Model |
| Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
| Flight Phase | Initial Climb |
| Flight Plan | IFR |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Turbine Engine |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
After takeoff at approximately 1200 ft the fire warning light for the right engine illuminated; along with the fire bell and aural warning. Both loop lights for the right engine were also illuminated. However; the engine was still generating power; and we did not notice any engine parameters outside the normal range. We initiated the QRH engine fire checklist; and according to procedure; retarded the right throttle to idle. At that point; the fire warning light extinguished; and engine indications looked normal. We elected not to shut the engine down in accordance with the QRH. We declared an emergency; and requested vectors for a landing. The landing was overweight at 140;000 pounds final approach speed was approximately 150 KTS. After confirming there was no visible fire in the engine; and after allowing the brakes to cool off; we taxied to the gate.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: MD80 First Officer reports fire warning shortly after takeoff which extinguished when right thrust lever was retarded. Flight diverted to a nearby airport with longer runway for over weight landing.
Narrative: After takeoff at approximately 1200 FT the fire warning light for the right engine illuminated; along with the fire bell and aural warning. Both loop lights for the right engine were also illuminated. However; the engine was still generating power; and we did not notice any engine parameters outside the normal range. We initiated the QRH engine fire checklist; and according to procedure; retarded the right throttle to idle. At that point; the fire warning light extinguished; and engine indications looked normal. We elected not to shut the engine down IAW the QRH. We declared an emergency; and requested vectors for a landing. The landing was overweight at 140;000 LBS final approach speed was approximately 150 KTS. After confirming there was no visible fire in the engine; and after allowing the brakes to cool off; we taxied to the gate.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of April 2012 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.