Definition
The displayed readings on a flight deck that show the operating condition of the engine, including parameters such as RPM, manifold pressure, fuel flow, oil temperature, oil pressure, cylinder head temperature, and exhaust gas temperature. On an electronic flight display, these values appear together in a dedicated engine indication area so the pilot can monitor engine health at a glance.
Plain English
The numbers and gauges on the panel that tell you how the engine is doing — how fast it's turning, how hot it is, how much fuel it's using, and whether everything is running in normal limits.
Context Anchor
Seen on engine instruments or on an electronic flight display while the pilot is scanning the instruments and confirming that the engine is operating normally.
Derivation
Indication comes from a Latin word meaning “to point out” or “to show.” That fits the aviation use: engine indications point out what the engine is doing, instead of leaving the pilot to guess.
Why Pilots Care
Continuous monitoring prevents engine damage and supports safe go/no-go and in-flight decisions.
Intuition Check
Do not read “indications” as vague hints. In this context, engine indications are actual instrument readings the pilot uses to judge engine condition.
Example Sentence 1
After starting the engine, the pilot checked the engine indications to confirm oil pressure was rising into the normal range.
Example Sentence 2
A sudden rise in cylinder head temperature on the engine indications prompted an immediate power reduction.