Narrative:

Number 2 engine temperature exceedance light illuminated during initial climb (943C noted). After cleanup; my first officer assumed flying duties while I accomplished the checklist. I contacted local maintenance and afterward attempted to call dispatch/maintenance control via radio; however dispatch/maintenance control was never reached. I made the decision to return to base. Our flight attendants and passengers were advised of our return. We prepared for an engine out approach and landing while operating the engine at reduced thrust. Also the overweight landing checklist was accomplished. I requested emergency equipment standing by and we landed without incident. Finally; we coordinated with operations and dispatch for a safe arrival at an available gate.

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Original NASA ASRS Text

Title: B737 Captain experiences an engine over-temperature during initial climb and elects to return to departure airport.

Narrative: Number 2 engine Temperature Exceedance light illuminated during initial climb (943C noted). After cleanup; my First Officer assumed flying duties while I accomplished the checklist. I contacted Local Maintenance and afterward attempted to call Dispatch/Maintenance Control via radio; however Dispatch/Maintenance Control was never reached. I made the decision to return to base. Our Flight Attendants and passengers were advised of our return. We prepared for an engine out approach and landing while operating the engine at reduced thrust. Also the Overweight Landing checklist was accomplished. I requested emergency equipment standing by and we landed without incident. Finally; we coordinated with Operations and Dispatch for a safe arrival at an available 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.