FAA issues emergency AD in wake of China Airlines fire Initial ... the slat can of the China Airlines 737-800, which resulted in..., and -900ER series airplanes. (FAA) FAA AD 2007-18-51 Washer eyed... the fuel tank of the China Airlines jet that burst into ... on the part of the airline. The commission finished its inspection ... the fuel tank. A Japanese airline mechanic said: "During maintenance, we ...