B737-800 flight crew reported left engine over-temp resulted in priority handling return to departure airport.
Synopsis
B737-800 flight crew reported left engine over-temp resulted in priority handling return to departure airport.
Narrative
On takeoff roll just after liftoff the left engine overheated (962 degrees for 20 seconds). Cleaned up aircraft while reducing power on left engine. The overheat warning extinguished with the reduced power. Climbed to 7000'; began return to ZZZ. Ran all appropriate checklists notified ATC and the company. Landing was uneventful and we were able to clear runway on a high speed taxiway. ARFF (Airport Rescue and Firefighting) was present and we had them check the landing gear for any problems; especially for a potential tire/brake overheat. They also checked the engine for any signs of fire or damage. No remarkable issues were reported so we taxied back to the gate with ARFF in tow. Gate arrival was uneventful. On talking to Maintenance we were told the engine had overheated before and was on a watch list.Cause: Heavy weight; max power; gusty crosswinds and high elevation airport with an engine on a watchlist that has had this problem before. Fix the engine; but until then don't fly this aircraft with this problem from high altitude airports with heavy weights on long flights requiring max power.
Second reporter narrative
During Takeoff we noticed an overheat indication on the #1 Engine during gear retraction. We advised ATC; performed the appropriate QRH procedure and diverted back to ZZZ; landing on XXR. Overweight landing but after inspection by ARFF (Airport Rescue and Firefighting) no overheat on the breaks and no visual damaged. Returned to the Gate and deplaned. Cause: Maintenance said that the engine was on a watchlist. So it would be better not to schedule the AC on high altitude airports on long range flights where you would need 26k for Take Off.
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Source: NASA Aviation Safety Reporting System (public domain). Reports are voluntary submissions and are not verified by NASA.