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Old November 13th 07, 02:53 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Mxsmanic
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Default 737 thinks it's a DC-10?

Big John writes:

When the turbine glows like a cigarette lighter in a car, you have
reached the limit.


Possibly, although that depends on the specific engine design. The internal
turbines of many engines are hot enough to have a visible glow, although it's
often difficult or impossible to see from the outside. They may glow long
before they reach temperature limits.