Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed As Precaution; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
On climb out; left wing body overheat light illuminated. Ran checklist in QRH. Attempted consult with Dispatch and was told to standby; also contacted Local Maintenance airborne. Decided to return to airport for further aircraft evaluation and more fuel. Unable to continue to destination safely at FL250 with fuel on board. Did not require declaring an emergency.
B737 Captain experienced a 'left wing body overheat' light during climb. After complying with QRH procedures it was decided to return to the departure airport.