UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                               -------------------
                                    FORM 10-Q



         [x]      Quarterly  Report  Pursuant  to  Section  13 or  15(d)  of the
                  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                  For the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1995.

         [ ]      Transition  Report  Pursuant  to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                  For the transition period from              to

                         Commission file number 0-15437
                             -----------------------


                 PLM Transportation Equipment Partners IXA 1986
                                   Income Fund
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



                       California                         94-2992018
             (State or other jurisdiction of           (I.R.S. Employer
             incorporation or organization)           Identification No.)

            One Market, Steuart Street Tower
              Suite 900, San Francisco, CA                 94105-1301
                  (Address of principal                    (Zip code)
                   executive offices)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (415) 974-1399
                             -----------------------



         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of
1934  during  the  preceding  12 months  (or for such  shorter  period  that the
registrant was required to file such reports),  and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes    X    No ______






                                                     

           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                                 BALANCE SHEETS


                                     ASSETS



                                                                             September 30,          December 31,
                                                                                 1995                   1994
                                                                            ----------------------------------------

                                                                                                       
  Equipment held for operating leases, at cost                               $  4,253,932          $   7,462,921
  Less accumulated depreciation                                                (3,523,500)            (5,944,395)
                                                                            ----------------------------------------
    Net equipment                                                                 730,432              1,518,526

  Cash and cash equivalents                                                       218,743                298,718
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
    accounts of $121,907 in 1995 and $121,925 in 1994                              38,926                 34,620
  Net investment in sales-type lease                                            1,047,095                     --
  Due from affiliates                                                               2,941                     --
  Prepaid insurance                                                                   445                  3,623
                                                                            ----------------------------------------

  Total assets                                                               $  2,038,582          $   1,855,487
                                                                            ========================================

                    LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

  Liabilities:

  Due to affiliates                                                          $         --          $       2,732
  Accounts payable                                                                 26,043                  4,112
  Prepaid deposits                                                                 22,677                 23,574
                                                                            ----------------------------------------
        Total liabilities                                                          48,720                 30,418

  Partners' capital (deficit):

  Limited Partners (24,285 units)                                               2,076,977              1,913,772
  General Partner                                                                 (87,115)               (88,703)
                                                                            ----------------------------------------
        Total partners' capital                                                 1,989,862              1,825,069
                                                                            ----------------------------------------

  Total liabilities and partners' capital                                    $  2,038,582          $   1,855,487
                                                                            ========================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.






           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS





                                                        Three Months Ended                 Nine Months Ended
                                                           September 30,                     September 30,
                                                       1995            1994              1995            1994
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                                 
  Revenues:
    Lease revenue                                   $  151,828      $  235,924        $  392,052     $   504,233
    Interest and other income                           16,264           2,495            23,359           5,931
    Gain (loss) on disposition of equipment              9,857          45,179           555,197          40,496
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
  Total revenues                                       177,949         283,598           970,608         550,660

  Expenses:
    Depreciation                                        55,518         109,508           257,018         331,171
    Management fees to affiliate                        15,178          15,178            45,534          45,788
    Repairs and maintenance                             22,951          17,906           128,770          84,690
    Bad debt expense                                        --          78,204                --         103,615
    General and administrative
      expenses to affiliates                            28,800          30,687            89,524          74,393
    Other general and administrative expenses           22,753          11,924            61,565          57,460
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
  Total expenses                                       145,200         263,407           582,411         697,117
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Net income (loss)                                 $   32,749      $   20,191        $  388,197     $  (146,457)
                                                   ================================================================

  Partners' share of net income (loss)

    Limited Partners - 99%                          $   32,422      $   19,989        $  384,315     $  (144,992)
    General Partner - 1%                                   327             202             3,882          (1,465)
                                                   --------------------------------------------------------------

  Total                                             $   32,749      $   20,191        $  388,197     $  (146,457)
                                                   ==============================================================

  Net income (loss) per Limited
    Partnership Unit - 24,285 units                 $     1.34      $     0.82        $    15.83     $     (5.97)
                                                   ==============================================================

  Cash distributions                                $   74,464      $   60,262        $  223,404     $   301,305
                                                   ==============================================================

  Cash distributions per Limited
    Partnership Unit                                $     3.04      $     2.46        $     9.11     $     12.28
                                                   ==============================================================



                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.















           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                   STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
          For the period from December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1995

 .



                                                           Limited           General
                                                          Partners           Partners            Total
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------

                                                                                             
  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1993                               $   2,539,823        $ (82,379)       $  2,457,444

  Net loss                                                  (131,481)          (1,328)           (132,809)

  Cash distributions                                        (494,570)          (4,996)           (499,566)
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1994                                   1,913,772          (88,703)          1,825,069

  Net income                                                 384,315            3,882             388,197

  Cash distributions                                        (221,110)          (2,294)           (223,404)
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at September 30, 1995                              $   2,076,977        $ (87,115)       $  1,989,862
                                                       =====================================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.










           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS





                                                                                  For the nine months
                                                                                  ended September 30,
                                                                                1995               1994
                                                                            ---------------------------------
                                                                                                  
  Operating activities:
  Net income (loss)                                                          $  388,197        $  (146,457)
  Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided
    by operating activities:
      (Gain) loss on disposition of equipment                                  (555,197)           (40,496)
      Depreciation                                                              257,018            331,171
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities
        Accounts receivable, net                                                 (4,306)            50,883
        Due to/from affiliates                                                   (5,673)             9,079
        Prepaid insurance                                                         3,178              2,752
        Accounts payable                                                        (28,068)           (63,569)
        Prepaid deposits                                                           (897)             2,265
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by operating activities                                      54,252            145,628
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Investing activities:
    Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                       90,053            198,391
    Payments for purchase of capital improvements                                  (876)                --
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by investing activities                                      89,177            198,391
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash flows used in financing activities:
    Cash distributions paid to partners                                        (223,404)          (301,305)
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents:

  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                     (79,975)            42,714

  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              298,718            335,234
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  218,743        $   377,948
                                                                            =================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.






           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1995



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc., the General
Partner, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments
necessary,  consisting only of normal recurring accruals,  to present fairly the
Partnership's  financial  position as of September 30, 1995,  the  statements of
operations for the three and nine months ended  September 30, 1995 and 1994, the
statements of changes in partners' capital for the period from December 31, 1993
to September  30,  1995,  and the  statements  of cash flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. Certain information and footnote  disclosures
normally included in financial  statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted  accounting   principles  have  been  condensed  or  omitted  from  the
accompanying financial statements. For further information,  reference should be
made to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Partnership's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 1994, on file at the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

Equipment  held for  operating  leases  is  stated at cost.  The  components  of
equipment are as follows:



                                               September 30,        December 31,
                                                    1995                1994
                                              -------------------------------------

                                                                       
  Rail equipment                               $     783,870       $     783,870
  Marine containers                                1,432,402           1,526,759
  Commuter aircraft                                       --           3,076,382
  Trailers                                         2,037,660           2,075,910
                                              -------------------------------------
                                                   4,253,932           7,462,921
  Less accumulated depreciation                   (3,523,500)         (5,944,395)
                                              -------------------------------------

  Net equipment                                $     730,432       $   1,518,526
                                              =====================================


All  equipment  was either on lease or  operating in PLM  affiliated  short-term
rental  facilities as of September 30, 1995.  With the exception of the commuter
aircraft,  all  equipment  was either on lease or  operating  in  PLM-affiliated
short-term  rental facilities as of December 31, 1994. The carrying value of the
off-lease equipment was $595,620 at December 31, 1994.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed  of  one  trailer  and  seven  marine  containers.   Additionally,  the
Partnership  entered into a sales-type lease related to a commuter aircraft with
a carrying value of $505,450 for a sales price equal to the present value of the
future lease payments  ($1,090,000)  less a $50,000  reserve for future costs of
sale.  Gross lease payments of $234,000 will be received over a one year period,
commencing in September 1995, with an additional balloon payment of $919,012 due
at the end of the lease  term.  The total net book value for these  disposed  or
sold equipment was $532,835 with a total sales price of  $1,137,148.  During the
nine months ended September 30, 1994, the  Partnership  sold or disposed of nine
trailers,  one yardster,  and two marine containers with an aggregate book value
of $157,895 for proceeds of $198,391.

3.   Investment in Sales-type Lease

On May 30, 1995, the Partnership entered into a sales-type lease for the purpose
of selling a commuter  aircraft.  The lease is  structured  with a one year term
commencing  June 1995. The lessee will make monthly  payments of $19,500.  Gross
lease  payments of $234,000 will be received over a one year period,  commencing
in June 1995,  with an additional  balloon payment of $919,012 due at the end of
the lease term.







           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                                 BALANCE SHEETS





                                     ASSETS

                                                                          September 30,       December 31,
                                                                              1995                 1994
                                                                        --------------------------------------

                                                                                                   
  Equipment held for operating leases, at cost                           $   4,479,033         $   5,309,856
  Less accumulated depreciation                                             (3,684,805)           (4,180,140)
                                                                        --------------------------------------
    Net equipment                                                              794,228             1,129,716

  Cash and cash equivalents                                                    368,820               492,060
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
    accounts of $41,297 in 1995 and $17,600 in 1994                             30,738                66,451
  Prepaid insurance                                                                310                 2,960
                                                                        --------------------------------------

  Total assets                                                           $   1,194,096         $   1,691,187
                                                                        ======================================

                        LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

  Liabilities:

  Due to affiliates                                                      $       3,638         $       6,063
  Accounts payable and other liabilities                                         9,813                11,411
  Prepaid deposits                                                               1,005                16,384
                                                                        --------------------------------------
        Total liabilities                                                       14,456                33,858

  Partners' capital (deficit):

  Limited Partners (17,460 units)                                            1,244,710             1,717,622
  General Partner                                                              (65,070)              (60,293)
                                                                        ---------------       ---------------
        Total partners' capital                                              1,179,640             1,657,329
                                                                        --------------------------------------

  Total liabilities and partners' capital                                $   1,194,096         $   1,691,187
                                                                        ======================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.







           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                              STATEMENTS OF INCOME





                                                        Three Months Ended                 Nine Months Ended
                                                           September 30,                     September 30,
                                                       1995            1994              1995             1994
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                  
  Revenues:
    Lease revenue                                   $  132,659      $  233,639        $  393,303       $  626,667
    Interest and other income                            5,516           4,828            16,888           10,798
    Gain (loss) on disposition of equipment             27,862           1,959           100,416           75,781
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
  Total revenues                                       166,037         240,426           510,607          713,246

  Expenses:
    Depreciation                                        61,641          89,062           199,172          290,005
    Management fees to affiliate                        10,913          18,703            32,738           44,633
    Repairs and maintenance                             24,313          26,958            51,170           80,231
    General and administrative
      expenses to affiliates                            19,573          24,748            72,429           62,969
    Other general and administrative expenses           15,965          20,224            60,363           59,719
                                                   ---------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                                                 --
  Total expenses                                       132,405         179,695           415,872          537,557
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Net income                                        $   33,632      $   60,731        $   94,735       $  175,689
                                                   ================================================================

  Partners' share of net income

    Limited Partners - 99%                          $   33,296      $   60,124        $   93,788       $  173,932
    General Partner - 1%                                   336             607               947            1,757
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Total                                             $   33,632      $   60,731        $   94,735       $  175,689
                                                   ================================================================

  Net income per Limited
    Partnership Unit - 17,460 units                 $     1.91      $     3.44        $     5.37       $     9.96
                                                   ================================================================

  Cash distributions                                $  202,999      $  117,222        $  572,424       $  548,966
                                                   ================================================================

  Cash distributions per Limited
    Partnership Unit                                $    11.51      $     6.65        $    32.46       $    31.13
                                                   ================================================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.









           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                   STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
          For the period from December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1995





                                                           Limited           General
                                                          Partners           Partners            Total
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------

                                                                                              
  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1993                               $   2,294,154        $ (54,470)       $   2,239,684

  Net income                                                 276,677            2,795              279,472

  Cash distributions                                        (853,209)          (8,618)            (861,827)
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1994                                   1,717,622          (60,293)           1,657,329

  Net income                                                  93,788              947               94,735

  Cash distributions                                        (566,700)          (5,724)            (572,424)
                                                       -----------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at September 30, 1995                              $   1,244,710        $ (65,070)       $   1,179,640
                                                       =====================================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.










           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS





                                                                               For the nine months ended
                                                                                     September 30,
                                                                                1995               1994
                                                                            ---------------------------------
                                                                                                 
  Operating activities:
  Net income                                                                 $   94,735        $   175,689
  Adjustments to reconcile net income
    to net cash provided by operating activities:
      Gain on disposition of equipment                                         (100,416)           (75,781)
      Depreciation                                                              199,172            290,005
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
        Accounts receivable, net                                                 35,713              9,632
        Prepaid insurance                                                         2,650              2,241
        Due to affiliates                                                        (2,425)            10,589
        Accounts payable                                                         (1,598)             7,591
        Prepaid deposits                                                        (15,379)               535
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by operating activities                                     212,452            420,501
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Investing activities:
    Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                      241,627            306,316
    Payments for purchase of capital improvements                                (4,895)                --
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by investing activities                                     236,732            306,316

  Cash flows used in financing activities:
    Cash distributions paid to partners                                        (572,424)          (548,966)
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents:

  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                    (123,240)           177,854

  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              492,060            455,659
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  368,820        $   633,513
                                                                            =================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.






           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1995



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc., the General
Partner, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments
necessary,  consisting only of normal recurring accruals,  to present fairly the
Partnership's  financial  position as of September 30, 1995,  the  statements of
income for the three and nine months  ended  September  30,  1995 and 1994,  the
statements of changes in partners' capital for the period from December 31, 1993
to September  30,  1995,  and the  statements  of cash flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. Certain information and footnote  disclosures
normally included in financial  statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted  accounting   principles  have  been  condensed  or  omitted  from  the
accompanying financial statements. For further information,  reference should be
made to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Partnership's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 1994, on file at the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

Equipment  held for  operating  leases  is  stated at cost.  The  components  of
equipment at September 30, 1995, and December 31, 1994, are as follows:


                                               September 30,      December 31,
                                                   1995               1994
                                              ---------------------------------

  Rail equipment                               $     867,300      $     867,300
  Marine containers                                  413,633            483,606
  Aircraft                                         1,492,368          1,492,368
  Trailers and tractors                            1,705,732          2,466,582
                                              ---------------------------------
                                                   4,479,033          5,309,856
  Less accumulated depreciation                   (3,684,805)        (4,180,140)
                                              ---------------------------------

  Net equipment                                $     794,228      $   1,129,716
                                              =================================


With the exception of a sidelift, all equipment was either on lease or operating
in PLM affiliated  short-term  rental  facilities as of September 30, 1995. With
the  exception of 19 trailers,  all  equipment  was on lease or operating in PLM
affiliated  short-term  rental  facilities as of December 31, 1994. The carrying
value of the off-lease  equipment was $79,608 and $152,349 at September 30, 1995
and December 31, 1994, respectively.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of 20 trailers and four marine  containers  with an aggregate  net book
value of  $141,211  for  proceeds  of  $241,627.  During the nine  months  ended
September 30, 1994, the  Partnership  sold or disposed of eight  tractors,  five
trailers,  one Letro Porter,  and three marine  container  with an aggregate net
book value of $230,538 for proceeds of $306,319.






           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                                 BALANCE SHEETS




                                     ASSETS

                                                                          September 30,          December 31,
                                                                              1995                  1994
                                                                        ----------------------------------------

                                                                                                   
  Equipment held for operating leases, at cost                           $   4,920,653          $  5,082,353
  Less accumulated depreciation                                             (4,052,266)           (3,980,922)
                                                                        ----------------------------------------
                                                                               868,387             1,101,431
  Equipment held for sale                                                           --               273,785
                                                                        ----------------------------------------
      Net equipment                                                            868,387             1,375,216

  Cash and cash equivalents                                                    281,267               312,230
  Restricted cash                                                                6,600                 6,600
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
    accounts of $31,571 in 1995 and $31,642 in 1994                             60,933               106,868
  Due from affiliates                                                            4,727                20,035
  Prepaid insurance and other assets                                            21,925                28,583
                                                                        ----------------------------------------

  Total assets                                                           $   1,243,839          $  1,849,532
                                                                        ========================================

                    LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

  Liabilities:

  Accounts payable                                                       $      10,276          $       8,178
  Prepaid deposits and reserves                                                 18,604                 48,612
                                                                        ----------------------------------------
        Total liabilities                                                       28,880                 56,790

  Partners' capital (deficit):

  Limited Partners (16,914 units)                                            1,277,271              1,849,276
  General Partner                                                              (62,312)               (56,534)
                                                                        ---------------        ---------------
        Total partners' capital                                              1,214,959              1,792,742
                                                                        ----------------------------------------

  Total liabilities and partners' capital                                $   1,243,839          $   1,849,532
                                                                        ========================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.






           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS





                                                        Three Months Ended                 Nine Months Ended
                                                           September 30,                     September 30,
                                                       1995            1994              1995             1994
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                                 
  Revenues:
    Lease revenue                                   $  141,042      $  242,314        $  503,101      $  711,109
    Interest and other income                            4,070           2,905            18,046           6,032
    Gain on disposition of equipment                       424              --           234,869             486
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
  Total revenues                                       145,536         245,219           756,016         717,627

  Expenses:
    Depreciation                                        67,502          80,364           211,449         243,463
    Management fees to affiliate                        10,568          15,965            34,785          45,358
    Repairs and maintenance                             32,263          51,132           119,546         109,272
    General and administrative
      expenses to affiliates                            34,618          47,413           126,011         139,270
    Other general and administrative expenses           11,401           5,466            26,773          40,979
    Bad debt expense                                     7,670           9,729             7,041          28,896
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
  Total expenses                                       164,022         210,069           525,605         607,238
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Net income (loss)                                 $  (18,486)     $   35,150        $  230,411      $  110,389
                                                   ================================================================

  Partners' share of net income (loss):

    Limited Partners - 99%                          $  (18,301)     $   34,798        $  228,107      $  109,285
    General Partner - 1%                                  (185)            352             2,304           1,104
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Total                                             $  (18,486)     $   35,150        $  230,411      $  110,389
                                                   ================================================================

  Net income (loss) per Limited
    Partnership Unit (16,914 units)                 $    (1.08)     $     2.06        $    13.48      $     6.46
                                                   ================================================================

  Cash distributions                                $   98,772      $   94,521        $  808,194      $  283,562
                                                   ================================================================

  Cash distributions per Limited
    Partnership Unit                                $     5.78      $     5.53        $    47.30      $    16.60
                                                   ================================================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.







           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                   STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
          For the period from December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1995





                                                           Limited            General
                                                          Partners           Partners             Total
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                               
  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1993                               $   2,080,643        $ (54,197)         $  2,026,446

  Net income                                                 153,332            1,549               154,881

  Cash distributions                                        (384,699)          (3,886)             (388,585)
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1994                                   1,849,276          (56,534)            1,792,742

  Net income                                                 228,107            2,304               230,411

  Cash distributions                                        (800,112)          (8,082)             (808,194)
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at September 30, 1995                              $   1,277,271        $ (62,312)         $  1,214,959
                                                       =======================================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.










           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS





                                                                               For the nine months ended
                                                                                     September 30,
                                                                                1995               1994
                                                                            ---------------------------------
                                                                                                 
  Operating activities:
  Net income                                                                 $  230,411        $   110,389
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
    provided by operating activities:
      Gain on disposition of equipment                                         (234,869)              (486)
      Depreciation                                                              211,449            243,463
      Change in operating assets and liabilities
        Restricted cash                                                              --            (19,151)
        Accounts receivable, net                                                 45,935             30,574
        Due from affiliates                                                      15,308              8,904
        Prepaid deposits and reserves                                           (30,008)            26,439
        Prepaid expenses and other assets                                         3,439              2,240
        Accounts payable and other liabilities                                    2,098               (394)
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by operating activities                                     243,763            401,978
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Investing activities:
    Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                      532,486             31,000
    Payments for purchase of capital improvements                                (2,237)            (3,925)
    Payments received on finance leases                                           3,219              3,339
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by investing activities                                     533,468             30,414
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash flows used in financing activities:
    Cash distributions paid to partners                                        (808,194)          (283,562)
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents:

  Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents                          (30,963)           148,830

  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              312,230            131,540
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  281,267        $   280,370
                                                                            =================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.









           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1995



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc., the General
Partner, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments
necessary,  consisting only of normal recurring accruals,  to present fairly the
Partnership's  financial  position as of September 30, 1995,  the  statements of
operations for the three and nine months ended  September 30, 1995 and 1994, the
statements of changes in partners' capital for the period from December 31, 1993
to September  30,  1995,  and the  statements  of cash flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. Certain information and footnote  disclosures
normally included in financial  statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted  accounting   principles  have  been  condensed  or  omitted  from  the
accompanying financial statements. For further information,  reference should be
made to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Partnership's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 1994, on file at the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

Equipment held for operating  leases is stated at cost.  Equipment held for sale
is stated at the lower of the  equipment's  depreciated  cost or net  realizable
value and is subject to a pending contract for sale. The components of equipment
are as follows:




                                               September 30,        December 31,
                                                    1995                1994
                                              -------------------------------------

                                                                       
  Rail equipment                               $     178,501       $     178,501
  Marine containers                                  137,548             160,473
  Aircraft                                           913,188             913,188
  Trailers and tractors                            3,691,416           3,830,191
                                              -------------------------------------
                                                   4,920,653           5,082,353
  Less accumulated depreciation                   (4,052,266)         (3,980,922)
                                              -------------------------------------
                                                     868,387           1,101,431
  Equipment held for sale                                 --             273,785
                                              -------------------------------------

  Net equipment                                $     868,387       $   1,375,216
                                              =====================================



All of the  equipment  was  either  on  lease  or  operating  in  PLM-affiliated
short-term  rental  facilities as of September  30, 1995.  With the exception of
three railcars and three  trailers,  all of the equipment was either on lease or
operating in PLM  affiliated  short-term  rental  facilities  as of December 31,
1994.  The carrying  value of equipment  off-lease  was $189,876 at December 31,
1994.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of four trailers,  one marine container and five twin stack railcars of
which three  railcars were  off-lease at the end of 1994,  with an aggregate net
book value of $297,618 for  proceeds of  $532,487.  During the nine months ended
September 30, 1994, the  Partnership  sold or disposed of two trailers and three
marine  containers  with an aggregate  net book value of $30,514 for proceeds of
$31,000.












           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                                 BALANCE SHEETS




                                     ASSETS

                                                                          September 30,          December 31,
                                                                              1995                  1994
                                                                        ----------------------------------------

                                                                                                   
  Equipment held for operating leases, at cost                           $   1,730,204          $  3,041,954
  Less accumulated depreciation                                             (1,392,773)           (2,332,144)
                                                                        ----------------------------------------
    Net equipment                                                              337,431               709,810

  Cash and cash equivalents                                                    298,746               524,782
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
    accounts of $45,990 in 1995 and $6,481 in 1994                              40,339               116,088
  Due from affiliates                                                            7,639                 1,744
  Prepaid insurance and other assets                                            22,784                37,668
                                                                        ----------------------------------------

  Total assets                                                           $     706,939          $  1,390,092
                                                                        ========================================

                    LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

  Liabilities:

  Accounts payable and other liabilities                                 $       5,496          $       5,060

  Partners' capital (deficit):

  Limited Partners (9,529 units)                                               736,256              1,413,009
  General Partner                                                              (34,813)               (27,977)
                                                                        ----------------------------------------
        Total partners' capital                                                701,443              1,385,032
                                                                        ----------------------------------------

  Total liabilities and partners' capital                                $     706,939          $   1,390,092
                                                                        ========================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.






           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                              STATEMENTS OF INCOME




                                                        Three Months Ended                 Nine Months Ended
                                                           September 30,                     September 30,
                                                       1995            1994              1995             1994
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                                  
  Revenues:
    Lease revenue                                   $   59,601      $  137,667        $  214,872       $  405,940
    Interest and other income                            4,946           6,030            20,387           15,178
    Gain on disposition of equipment                    26,015           8,185            78,354           12,466
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
  Total revenues                                        90,562         151,882           313,613          433,584

  Expenses:
    Depreciation                                        24,872          43,023            86,332          129,952
    Management fees to affiliate                         5,955           8,921            18,294           29,803
    Repairs and maintenance                              9,495          20,719            41,914           34,622
    General and administrative
      expenses to affiliates                            14,495          20,942            55,847           61,983
    Other general and administrative expenses           10,593           5,090            39,509           29,698
    Bad debt expense                                     4,770           3,488            41,074           15,440
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
  Total expenses                                        70,180         102,183           282,970          301,498
                                                   ----------------------------------------------------------------

  Net income                                        $   20,382      $   49,699        $   30,643       $  132,086
                                                   ================================================================

  Partners' share of net income:

    Limited Partners - 99%                          $   20,178      $   49,202        $   30,337       $  130,765
    General Partner - 1%                                   204             497               306            1,321
                                                   ---------------------------------------------------------------

  Total                                             $   20,382      $   49,699        $   30,643       $  132,086
                                                   ================================================================

  Net income per Limited
    Partnership Unit (9,529 units)                  $     2.12      $     5.16        $     3.18       $    13.72
                                                   ================================================================

  Cash distributions                                $  149,861      $   83,618        $  714,232       $  315,036
                                                   ================================================================

  Cash distributions per Limited
    Partnership Unit                                $    15.57      $     8.69        $    74.20       $    32.73
                                                   ================================================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.











           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                   STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL

          For the period from December 31, 1993 to September 30, 1995





                                                           Limited            General
                                                          Partners           Partners             Total
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------

                                                                                               
  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1993                               $   1,615,924        $ (25,928)         $  1,589,996

  Net income                                                 191,753            1,937               193,690

  Cash distributions                                        (394,668)          (3,986)             (398,654)
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at December 31, 1994                                   1,413,009          (27,977)            1,385,032

  Net income                                                  30,337              306                30,643

  Cash distributions                                        (707,090)          (7,142)             (714,232)
                                                       -------------------------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit)
    at September 30, 1995                              $     736,256        $ (34,813)         $    701,443
                                                       =======================================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.










           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)

                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS





                                                                               For the nine months ended
                                                                                     September 30,
                                                                                1995               1994
                                                                            ---------------------------------
                                                                                                 
  Operating activities:
  Net income                                                                 $   30,643        $   132,086
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
    cash provided by operating activities:
      Gain on disposition of equipment                                          (78,354)           (12,466)
      Depreciation                                                               86,332            129,952
      Changes in operating assets and liabilities
        Accounts receivable, net                                                 75,749             (1,858)
        Due from affiliate                                                       (5,895)             4,284
        Prepaid insurance and other assets                                        2,002                349
        Accounts payable and other liabilities                                      436              2,902
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by operating activities                                     110,913            255,249
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Investing activities:
    Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                      364,401             30,103
    Payments received on finance leases                                          12,882             13,354
                                                                            ---------------------------------
  Net cash provided by investing activities                                     377,283             43,457
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash flows used in financing activities:
    Cash distributions paid to partners                                        (714,232)          (315,036)
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents:

  Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                    (226,036)           (16,330)

  Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              524,782            528,066
                                                                            ---------------------------------

  Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  298,746        $   511,736
                                                                            =================================




                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.









           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1995



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc., the General
Partner, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments
necessary,  consisting only of normal recurring accruals,  to present fairly the
Partnership's financial position as of September 30, 1995, and the statements of
income for the three and nine months  ended  September  30,  1995 and 1994,  the
statements of changes in partners' capital for the period from December 31, 1993
to September  30,  1995,  and the  statements  of cash flows for the nine months
ended September 30, 1995 and 1994. Certain information and footnote  disclosures
normally included in financial  statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted  accounting   principles  have  been  condensed  or  omitted  from  the
accompanying financial statements. For further information,  reference should be
made to the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Partnership's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31, 1994, on file at the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

Equipment  held for  operating  leases  is  stated at cost.  The  components  of
equipment are as follows:




                                               September 30,        December 31,
                                                    1995                1994
                                              -------------------------------------

                                                                       
  Marine containers                            $     344,431       $     417,961
  Trailers                                         1,385,773           2,623,993
                                              -------------------------------------
                                                   1,730,204           3,041,954
  Less accumulated depreciation                   (1,392,773)         (2,332,144)
                                              -------------------------------------

  Net equipment                                $     337,431       $     709,810
                                              =====================================



All  equipment  owned by the  Partnership  was either on lease or  operating  in
PLM-affiliated  short-term  rental facilities as of September 30, 1995. With the
exception of 24 trailers,  all equipment was either on lease or operating in PLM
affiliated  short-term  rental  facilities as of December 31, 1994. The carrying
value of the off-lease equipment was $224,848 at December 31, 1994.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of 30 trailers  and 38 marine  containers  with an  aggregate  net book
value of  $286,047  for  proceeds  of  $364,401.  During the nine  months  ended
September 30, 1994, the Partnership sold or disposed of 24 marine containers and
one trailer with an aggregate net book value of $17,637 for proceeds of $30,103.








ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND
         RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Liquidity and Capital Resources

(A)  Sources

The Partnerships'  primary source of liquidity is operating cash flow.  Proceeds
realized from the sale or disposal of equipment are generally distributed to the
partners.  The  Partnerships'  initial source of capital was proceeds from their
initial public offering of limited partnership units.

(B)  Asset Sales

Equipment sales and dispositions prior to the Partnerships'  planned liquidation
phase generally  result from either the exercise by lessees of fair market value
purchase  options  provided for in certain leases,  or the payment of stipulated
loss  values on  equipment  lost or disposed of during the time it is subject to
lease  agreements.  Such disposal of equipment  results  unpredictably  from the
wear, tear, and general risk of normal operations.  During the nine months ended
September 30, 1995, one trailer and seven marine  containers  owned by TEP IXA .
Additionally,  the  Partnership  entered  into a sales-type  lease  related to a
commuter  aircraft.  The Partnership will receive future lease payments totaling
$234,000 with an additional  balloon payment of $919,012 at the end of the lease
term. The total sales price for these disposed or sold equipment was $1,137,148;
20 trailers and four marine containers owned by TEP IXB were sold for a total of
$241,627; five twin stack railcars, four trailers and one marine container owned
by TEP IXC were sold for $532,487; and 30 trailers and 38 marine container owned
by TEP IXD were sold or disposed of for $364,401.  In 1996, the Partnership will
enter into its 10th year of  operation  and the  liquidation  phase will  begin.
Therefore, equipment will be marketed for sale as current lease terms expire.

Comparison  of the  Partnership's  Operating  Results for the Three Months Ended
September 30, 1995 and 1994

TEP IXA

(A)  Revenues

Total revenues of $177,949 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1995,  decreased
from $283,598 for the same period in 1994, due primarily to lower lease revenues
in the third quarter of 1995 compared to the same period in 1994.

(1) Lease revenue decreased to $151,828 in the third quarter 1995, from $235,924
in the same period of 1994. The following  table lists lease revenues  earned by
equipment type:

                                                For the three months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Trailers                                     $   86,130       $  170,377
  Rail equipment                                   25,950           25,950
  Marine containers                                39,748           39,597
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $  151,828       $  235,924
                                              ===============================

Lease revenue  decreased  $84,096 due primarily to the decline in utilization in
the short-term rental  facilities in 1995 compared to 1994 levels,  and the sale
of 12 trailers, one yardster and one forklift in 1994, and one trailer in 1995.

(2) For the quarter ended September 30, 1995, the Partnership realized a gain of
$9,857 on the disposition of two marine containers,  compared to the same period
in  1994,  where  the  Partnership  realized  a gain of  $45,179  on the sale or
disposition of one yardster and two marine containers.


(B)  Expenses

Total expenses of $145,200 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1995,  decreased
from  $263,407 for the same period in 1994.  The  decrease in 1995  expenses was
attributable   to  decreases  in  all  general  and   administrative   expenses,
depreciation  expense, and bad debt expense,  offset partially by an increase in
repairs and maintenance.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  increased to
$22,951  in 1995,  from  $17,906 in 1994,  due  primarily  to repairs  done on a
railcar to comply with the rules of the Association of American Railroads.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, and all general and administrative  expenses) decreased to $122,249 in the
third  quarter  1995,  from  $245,501  in the same  period in 1994.  This change
resulted primarily from:

     (a) a decrease of $78,204 in bad debt expense due to the General  Partner's
evaluation  that previously  establish  reserves are no longer required based on
the current open receivable balances and the current customer mix;

     (b) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $53,990  from  1994  levels
reflecting asset sales or dispositions during 1995 and 1994;

     (c) an increase of $8,942 in general and administrative  expenses from 1994
levels due to higher administrative costs associated with the Partnership.

(C)  Net Income

The  Partnership's  net income  increased to $32,749 in the third  quarter 1995,
from $20,191 in the same period in 1994. The Partnership's ability to operate or
liquidate assets,  secure leases,  and re-lease those assets whose leases expire
during the  duration  of the  Partnership  is subject to many  factors,  and the
Partnership's  performance  in  the  third  quarter  1995,  is  not  necessarily
indicative  of  future  periods.  In the third  quarter  1995,  the  Partnership
distributed $73,719 to the Limited Partners, or approximately $3.04 per unit.

TEP IXB

(A)  Revenues

Total revenues of $166,037 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1995,  decreased
from $240,426 for the same period in 1994 due primarily to lower lease  revenues
offset by a larger gain from the sale of equipment in the third quarter of 1995,
compared to the same period in 1994.

(1) Lease revenue decreased to $132,659 in the third quarter 1995, from $233,639
in the same period in 1994. The following  table lists lease revenues  earned by
equipment type:


                                                For the three months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Aircraft                                     $   48,593       $   48,593
  Trailers and tractors                            50,853          125,361
  Rail equipment                                   21,870           49,170
  Marine containers                                11,343           10,515
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $  132,659       $  233,639
                                              ===============================







The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a)  Trailer and tractor  revenue  decreased  $74,508 due to the sale of 13
tractors  and nine  trailers in 1994 and 20  trailers in 1995,  and a decline in
utilization in the short-term rental facilities in 1995 compared to 1994 levels;

     (b) Railcar revenue  decreased  $27,300 due to the sale of the letro porter
in the third quarter of 1994,  and the  off-lease  status of the sidelift at the
beginning of 1995.

(2) For the quarter ended September 30, 1995, the Partnership realized a gain of
$27,862 on the sale or  disposition  of six trailers  and one marine  container,
compared to the same period in 1994,  where the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$1,959 on the sale or disposal of two marine containers.

(B)  Expenses

Total expenses of $132,405 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1995,  decreased
from  $179,695 for the same period in 1994.  The  decrease in 1995  expenses was
attributable primarily to decreases in repairs and maintenance,  all general and
administrative expenses, and depreciation.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$24,313 in the third quarter 1995, from $26,958 in the same period in 1994. This
decrease was  attributable  to the sale of nine trailers in 1994 and 20 trailers
in 1995.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, all general and administrative  expenses,  and bad debt expense) decreased
to $108,092 in the third quarter 1995, from $152,737 in the same period in 1994.
This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $27,421  from  1994  levels
reflecting assets sales or dispositions during 1995 and 1994;

     (b) a decrease of $9,434 in general and  administrative  expenses from 1994
levels due to lower administrative costs associated with the Partnership;

     (c) a decrease in  management  fees to affiliate of $7,790 from 1994 levels
due to lower  levels of  operating  cash flow  during  the  comparable  periods.
Management  fees  are  calculated  as the  greater  of 10% of the  Partnership's
Operating Cash Flow, or 1/2 of 1/2% of the Partnership's  Capital  Contributions
as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement.

(C)  Net Income

The  Partnership's  net income of $33,632 in the third quarter  1995,  increased
from $60,731 in the same period in 1994. The Partnership's ability to operate or
liquidate assets,  secure leases,  and re-lease those assets whose leases expire
during the  duration  of the  Partnership  is subject to many  factors,  and the
Partnership's  performance  in  the  third  quarter  1995,  is  not  necessarily
indicative  of  future  periods.  In the third  quarter  1995,  the  Partnership
distributed $200,969 to the Limited Partners, or approximately $11.51 per unit.

TEP IXC

(A)  Revenues

Total revenues for the quarter ended  September 30, 1995,  decreased to $145,536
from  $245,219  for the  same  period  in 1994,  due  primarily  to lower  lease
revenues.

(1) Lease revenue decreased to $141,042 in the third quarter 1995, from $242,314
in the same period in 1994. The following  table lists lease revenues  earned by
equipment type:







                                                For the three months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Trailers and tractors                        $  112,465       $  190,547
  Aircraft                                         17,100           21,863
  Rail equipment                                    7,800           27,875
  Marine containers                                 3,677            2,029
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $  141,042       $  242,314
                                              ===============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue  decreased  $78,082 in 1995, as compared to 1994 levels
due to lower utilization in the short-term rental facilities in 1995 compared to
1994 levels, and the sale of four trailers in 1995;

     (b) Rail revenue  decreased $20,075 in 1995, as compared to 1994 levels due
to the sale of five twin stack railcars in the first quarter of 1995;

     (c) Aircraft revenue  decreased $4,763 in 1995, as compared to 1994 levels,
due to the terms of the original lease  agreement which called for a decrease in
rate for 1995;

     (d) Marine container  revenue increased $1,648 primarily due to an increase
in utilization for dry marine containers from 1994 levels.

(2) For the quarter ended September 30, 1995, the Partnership realized a gain of
$424 on the sale or disposal of one trailer,  and one marine container  compared
to the same period in 1994, where the Partnership had no asset sales.

(B)  Expenses

Total expenses of $164,022 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1995,  decreased
from  $210,069 for the same period in 1994.  The  decrease in 1995  expenses was
attributable  to decreases  in repairs and  maintenance,  depreciation,  and all
general and administrative expenses.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$32,263 in the third quarter 1995, from $51,132 in the same period in 1994. This
decrease  was  attributable  to  higher  maintenance  expense  incurred  on  the
increased number of trailers in the short-term  rental facilities as compared to
the same period in 1994, when some rental yard trailers were on net term leases.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, and all general and administrative  expenses) decreased to $131,759 in the
third quarter 1995, from $158,937 in the same period in 1994.

This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $12,862  from  1994  levels
reflecting asset sales during 1995;

     (b) a decrease  in general  and  administrative  expenses  of $6,860 due to
lower administrative costs associated with the Partnership;

     (c) a decrease in  management  fees to affiliate of $5,397 from 1994 levels
due to lower  levels of  operating  cash flow  during  the  comparable  periods.
Management  fees  are  calculated  as the  greater  of 10% of the  Partnership's
Operating Cash Flow, or 1/2 of 1/2% of the Partnership's  Capital  Contributions
as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement;

     (d) a decrease of $2,059 in bad debt  expense due to the General  Partner's
evaluation  that previously  establish  reserves are no longer required based on
the current open receivable balances and the current customer mix.

(C)  Net Income (Loss)

The  Partnership  incurred  a net loss of  $18,486  in the third  quarter  1995,
compared  to  a  net  income  of  $35,150  in  the  same  period  in  1994.  The
Partnership's  ability  to operate  or  liquidate  assets,  secure  leases,  and
re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration of the Partnership
is subject  to many  factors,  and the  Partnership's  performance  in the third
quarter 1995, is not  necessarily  indicative  of future  periods.  In the third
quarter 1995, the Partnership  distributed  $97,784 to the Limited Partners,  or
approximately $5.78 per unit.

TEP IXD

(A) Revenues

Total  revenues of $90,562 for the quarter ended  September  30, 1995  decreased
from  $151,882  for the  same  period  in 1994,  due  primarily  to lower  lease
revenues,  offset by a larger gain on sale of equipment for the third quarter of
1995, compared to the same period in 1994.

(1) Lease revenues decreased to $59,601 in the third quarter 1995, from $137,667
in the same period in 1994.  The following  table lists lease revenue  earned by
equipment type:

                                                For the three months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Trailers                                     $   34,871       $  115,959
  Marine containers                                24,730           21,708
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $   59,601       $  137,667
                                              ===============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a)  Trailer  revenue  decreased  $81,088 due  primarily  to the sale of 30
trailers  during  the  first  six  months  of 1995,  and  lower  utilization  in
short-term rental facilities operated by an affiliate of the General Partner;

     (b) Marine container  revenue increased $3,022 primarily due to an increase
in utilization for dry marine containers from 1994 levels,  offset by a decrease
in revenue due to the disposal of 38 marine containers in 1995 and 29 in 1994.

(2) For the quarter ended September 30, 1995, the Partnership realized a gain of
$26,015 on the disposal of 11 marine containers,  where the Partnership realized
a  gain  of  $8,185  on the  sale  or  disposal  of one  trailer  and 20  marine
containers.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses of $70,180 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1995,  decreased
from  $102,183 for the same period in 1994.  The  decrease in 1995  expenses was
attributable primarily to decreases in depreciation,  management fees and repair
and maintenance.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$9,495 in the third quarter 1995,  from $20,719 in the same period in 1994. This
change resulted primarily from the refurbishment of nine trailers prior to being
sold.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, bad debt expense,  and all general and administrative  expenses) decreased
to $60,685 in the third quarter  1995,  from $81,464 in the same period in 1994.
This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $18,151  from 1994  levels,
reflecting asset sales or dispositions during 1995;

     (b) a decrease in  management  fees to affiliate of $2,966 from 1994 levels
due to lower  levels of  operating  cash flow  during  the  comparable  periods.
Management  fees  are  calculated  as the  greater  of 10% of the  Partnership's
Operating Cash Flow, or 1/2 of 1/2% of the Partnership's  Capital  Contributions
as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement;

     (c) an increase of $1,282 in bad debt expense due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the  collectibility  of trade receivables from trailer rental yard
lessees.

(C)  Net Income

The  Partnership's  net income of $20,382 in the third quarter  1995,  decreased
from $49,699 in the same period in 1994. The Partnership's ability to operate or
liquidate assets,  secure leases,  and re-lease those assets whose leases expire
during the  duration  of the  Partnership  is subject to many  factors,  and the
Partnership's  performance  in  the  third  quarter  1995,  is  not  necessarily
indicative  of  future  periods.  In the third  quarter  1995,  the  Partnership
distributed $148,362 to the Limited Partners, or approximately $15.57 per unit.

Comparison of the Partnership's Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended 
September 30, 1995 and 1994

TEP IXA

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues  of $970,608  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,
increased  from  $550,660 for the same period in 1994,  due  primarily to a gain
recorded on the sale of assets during 1995 compared to a loss on assets sales in
1994, offset by lower lease revenues in 1995 compared to 1994.

(1) Lease revenue  decreased to $392,052 in the nine months ended  September 30,
1995,  from $504,233 in the same period of 1994. The following table lists lease
revenues earned by equipment type:

                                                For the nine months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Trailers                                     $  228,739       $  337,152
  Rail equipment                                   77,850           70,379
  Marine containers                                85,463           96,702
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $  392,052       $  504,233
                                              ===============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue decreased $108,413 due to the decline in utilization in
the short-term rental  facilities in 1995 compared to 1994 levels,  and the sale
of 12 trailers, one yardster and one forklift in 1994 and one trailer in 1995;

     (b) Marine container  revenue decreased $11,239 due to the disposal of nine
marine containers in 1994 and seven in 1995, and a decline in utilization of the
reefer fleet from 1994 levels;

     (c) Rail revenue  increased  $7,471 from 1994 levels due to a rental credit
which was given to a current lessee in the first quarter of 1994.

(2) For the nine months ended  September 30, 1995,  the  Partnership  realized a
gain of  $555,197  on the  sale or  disposition  of one  trailer,  seven  marine
containers,  and one  commuter  aircraft,  compared  to the same period in 1994,
where the Partnership realized a gain of $40,496 on the sale or disposal of nine
trailers,  one  yardster,  and two marine  containers.  The sale of the commuter
aircraft in the second quarter of 1995 was structured as a sales-type lease. The
Partnership  will  receive  future  lease  payments  totaling  $234,000  with an
additional balloon payment of $919,012 at the end of the one-year lease term.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses  of $582,411  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,
decreased  from  $697,117  for the same  period in 1994.  The  decrease  in 1995
expenses was attributable to decreases in bad debt expense, depreciation expense
and all general and administrative expenses,  offset by increases in repairs and
maintenance.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  increased to
$128,770 in 1995,  from $84,690 in 1994.  This increase was due primarily to the
refurbishment required on the Partnership's aircraft which came off-lease in the
beginning of 1995.  This  increase was slightly  offset by a decrease in repairs
and maintenance for trailers in the short-term rental  facilities.  In the first
quarter  of 1994,  repairs  were made on former  term  lease  trailers  prior to
transitioning into the short-term rental facilities.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, and all general and administrative  expenses) decreased to $453,641 in the
nine months ended September 30, 1995, from $612,427 in the same period in 1994.

This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a decrease of $103,615 in bad debt expense due to the General Partner's
evaluation  that previously  establish  reserves are no longer required based on
the current open receivable balances and the current customer mix;

     (b) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $74,153  from  1994  levels
reflecting assets sales or dispositions during 1995 and 1994;

     (c) an increase of $19,236 in general and administrative expenses from 1994
levels due to higher administrative costs associated with the Partnership.

(C)  Net Income (Loss)

The  Partnership's  net income  increased  to $388,197 in the nine months  ended
September 30, 1995,  from a net loss of $146,457 in the same period in 1994. The
Partnership's  ability  to operate  or  liquidate  assets,  secure  leases,  and
re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration of the Partnership
is subject to many factors, and the Partnership's performance in the nine months
ended  September 30, 1995, is not necessarily  indicative of future periods.  In
the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the Partnership  distributed  $221,170
to the Limited Partners, or approximately $9.11 per unit.

TEP IXB

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues  of $510,607  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,
decreased from $713,246 for the same period in 1994 due primarily to lower lease
revenue.

(1) Lease revenue  decreased to $393,303 in the nine months ended  September 30,
1995,  from $626,667 in the same period in 1994. The following table lists lease
revenues earned by equipment type:

                                                For the nine months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Trailers and tractors                        $  161,680       $  303,325
  Aircraft                                        145,778          145,778
  Rail equipment                                   59,768          148,371
  Marine containers                                26,077           29,193
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $  393,303       $  626,667
                                              ===============================






The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer and tractor  revenue  decreased  $141,645 due to the sale of 13
tractors  and nine  trailers in 1994 and 20  trailers in 1995,  and a decline in
utilization in the short-term rental facilities in 1995 compared to 1994 levels;

     (b) Railcar revenue  decreased  $88,603 due to the sale of the letro porter
in the third quarter of 1994,  and the  off-lease  status of the sidelift at the
beginning of 1995;

     (c) Marine container  revenue  decreased $3,116 due to the disposal of five
marine containers in 1994 and four in 1995.

(2) For the nine months ended  September 30, 1995,  the  Partnership  realized a
gain of $100,416 on the sale or  disposition  of 20  trailers  and three  marine
containers,  compared to the same period in 1994, where the Partnership realized
a gain of $75,781 on the sale or disposal of eight tractors,  five trailers, one
Letro Porter and one marine container.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses  of $415,872  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,
decreased  from  $537,557  for the same  period in 1994.  The  decrease  in 1995
expenses was attributable  primarily to decreases in  depreciation,  repairs and
maintenance,  and  management  fees,  offset by  increases  in all  general  and
administrative expenses.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$51,170 in the nine months ended  September  30, 1995,  from $80,231 in the same
period in 1994.  This  decrease  was  attributable  to a decrease in repairs and
maintenance  due to the sale of nine  trailers  in 1994 and 20 trailers in 1995,
and decreases in shop repairs for the Partnership's railcars.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, all general and administrative  expenses,  and bad debt expense) decreased
to $364,702 in the nine months ended  September  30, 1995,  from $457,326 in the
same period in 1994. This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $90,833  from  1994  levels
reflecting assets sales or dispositions during 1995 and 1994;

     (b) a decrease in management  fees to affiliate of $11,895 from 1994 levels
due to lower  levels of  operating  cash flow  during  the  comparable  periods.
Management  fees  are  calculated  as the  greater  of 10% of the  Partnership's
Operating Cash Flow, or 1/2 of 1/2% of the Partnership's  Capital  Contributions
as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement;

     (c) an increase of $10,104 in general and administrative expenses from 1994
levels.  This reflects the increased  administrative  costs  associated with the
short-term  rental  facilities due to increased volume of trailers  operating in
these facilities.

(C)  Net Income

The  Partnership's  net income of $94,735 in the nine months ended September 30,
1995,  decreased  from a net income of $175,689 in the same period in 1994.  The
Partnership's  ability  to operate  or  liquidate  assets,  secure  leases,  and
re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration of the Partnership
is subject to many factors, and the Partnership's performance in the nine months
ended  September 30, 1995, is not necessarily  indicative of future periods.  In
the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the Partnership  distributed  $566,700
to the Limited Partners, or approximately $32.46 per unit.

TEP IXC

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues  for the nine months  ended  September  30,  1995,  increased to
$756,015  from  $717,627 for the same period in 1994,  due primarily to a larger
gain  recorded  from the sale of assets in 1995  compared  to the same period in
1994, offset by lower lease revenues in 1995 compared to 1994.

(1) Lease revenue  decreased to $503,101 in the nine months ended  September 30,
1995,  from $711,109 in the same period in 1994. The following table lists lease
revenues earned by equipment type:

                                                For the nine months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Trailers and tractors                        $  409,294       $  561,759
  Aircraft                                         51,300           65,588
  Rail equipment                                   33,910           76,933
  Marine containers                                 8,597            6,829
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $  503,101       $  711,109
                                              ===============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue  decreased  $152,465 in 1995 as compared to 1994 levels
due  to  lower  utilization  in  the  short-term  rental  facilities,  primarily
refrigerated  trailers,  in 1995 compared to 1994 levels,  and the sale of three
trailers in 1995;

     (b) Rail revenue  decreased $43,023 in 1995, as compared to 1994 levels due
to the sale of five twin stack railcars in the first quarter of 1995;

     (c) Aircraft revenue decreased $14,288 in 1995, as compared to 1994 levels,
due to the terms of the original lease  agreement which called for a decrease in
rate for 1995;

     (d) Marine container  revenue increased $1,768 primarily due to an increase
in utilization for dry marine containers from 1994 levels.

(2) For the nine months ended  September 30, 1995,  the  Partnership  realized a
gain of  $234,869  on the sale or  disposal  of four  trailers,  five twin stack
railcars and one marine  container,  compared to the same period in 1994,  where
the Partnership  realized a gain of $486 on the sale or disposal of two trailers
and one marine container.

(3)  Interest  and other  income  increased  $12,014  due to an increase in cash
available for short-term investment.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses  of $525,604  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,
decreased  from  $607,238  for the same  period in 1994.  The  decrease  in 1995
expenses  was  attributable  to  decreases  in  depreciation,  all  general  and
administrative  expenses and management fees and bad debt expense,  offset by an
increase in repairs and maintenance.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  increased to
$119,546 in the nine months ended  September 30, 1995, from $109,272 in the same
period in 1994.  This increase was  attributable to higher  maintenance  expense
incurred  on the  increased  trailers in the  short-term  rental  facilities  as
compared to the same period in 1994 when some rental yard  trailers  were on net
term leases.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, and all general and administrative  expenses) decreased to $406,058 in the
nine months ended September 30, 1995, from $497,966 in the same period in 1994.

This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $32,014  from  1994  levels
reflecting asset sales during 1995;

     (b) a decrease  in general  and  administrative  expenses of $27,465 due to
lower administrative costs associated with the Partnership;

     (c) a decrease of $21,855 in bad debt expense due to the General  Partner's
evaluation  that previously  establish  reserves are no longer required based on
the current open receivable balances and the current customer mix;

     (d) a decrease in management  fees to affiliate of $10,573 from 1994 levels
due to lower levels of operating  cash flows  during 1995.  Management  fees are
calculated as the greater of 10% of the  Partnership's  operating  cash flow, or
1/12  of 1/2% of the  Partnership's  Capital  Contributions  as  defined  in the
Limited Partnership Agreement.

(C)  Net Income

The  Partnership's  net income  increased  to $230,411 in the nine months  ended
September 30, 1995, from $110,389 in the same period in 1994. The  Partnership's
ability to operate or liquidate assets, secure leases, and re-lease those assets
whose leases  expire during the duration of the  Partnership  is subject to many
factors,  and the  Partnership's  performance in the nine months ended September
30, 1995, is not necessarily  indicative of future  periods.  In the nine months
ended  September 30, 1995, the Partnership  distributed  $800,112 to the Limited
Partners, or approximately $47.30 per unit.

TEP IXD

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues  of  $313,613  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995
decreased from $433,584 for the same period in 1994 due primarily to lower lease
revenues, offset by a larger gain on sale of equipment in 1995 compared to 1994.

(1) Lease revenues  decreased to $214,872 in the nine months ended September 30,
1995,  from $405,940 in the same period in 1994. The following table lists lease
revenue earned by equipment type:



                                                For the nine months ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1995             1994
                                              -------------------------------

  Trailers                                     $  149,322       $  348,394
  Marine containers                                65,550           57,546
                                              -------------------------------

                                               $  214,872       $  405,940
                                              ===============================

The decrease was due to the following:

     (a) Trailer  revenue  decreased  $199,072  due  primarily to the sale of 30
trailers  during  the  first  six  months  of 1995,  and  lower  utilization  in
short-term rental facilities operated by an affiliate of the General Partner;

     (b) Marine container  revenue increased $8,004 primarily due to an increase
in utilization for dry marine containers from 1994 levels,  offset by a decrease
in revenue due to the disposal of 38 marine containers in 1995 and 24 in 1994.

(2) For the nine months ended  September 30, 1995,  the  Partnership  realized a
gain of $78,354 on the sale or disposal of 30 trailers and 38 marine containers,
compared  to the same  period in 1994,  where the  Partnership  realized  a gain
$12,466 on the sale or disposition of 24 marine containers and one trailer.

(3)  Interest  and other  income  increased  $5,209 due to an  increase  in cash
available for short-term investment.






(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses  of $282,970  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1995,
decreased  from  $301,498  for the same  period in 1994.  The  decrease  in 1995
expenses was attributable  primarily to decreases in depreciation and management
fees,  partially  offset  by  increases  in bad  debt  expense  and  repair  and
maintenance.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  increased to
$41,914 in the nine months ended  September  30, 1995,  from $34,622 in the same
period in 1994.  This change  resulted  primarily from the  refurbishment  of 30
trailers prior to being sold.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, bad debt expense,  and all general and administrative  expenses) decreased
to $241,056 in the nine months ended  September  30, 1995,  from $266,876 in the
same period in 1994. This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $43,620  from 1994  levels,
reflecting asset sales or dispositions during 1995;

     (b) a decrease in management  fees to affiliate of $11,509 from 1994 levels
due to  changes  in the level of  operating  cash flow  between  the two  years.
Management  fees are calculated  monthly as the greater of 10% of  Partnership's
Operating Cash Flow, or 1/12 of 1/2% of the Partnership's  Capital Contributions
as defined in the Limited Partnership Agreement;

     (c) an increase of $25,634 in bad debt expense due to the General Partner's
evaluation of the  collectibility  of trade receivables from trailer rental yard
lessees;

     (d) an increase of $3,675 in general and administrative  expenses from 1994
levels  due  to  slightly  higher   administrative  costs  associated  with  the
Partnership.

(C)  Net Income

The  Partnership's  net income of $30,643 in the nine months ended September 30,
1995,  decreased  from a net income of $132,086 in the same period in 1994.  The
Partnership's  ability  to operate  or  liquidate  assets,  secure  leases,  and
re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration of the Partnership
is subject to many factors, and the Partnership's performance in the nine months
ended  September 30, 1995, is not necessarily  indicative of future periods.  In
the nine months ended September 30, 1995, the Partnership  distributed  $707,090
to the Limited Partners, or approximately $74.20 per unit.

Trends

Inflation  and  changing  prices did not  materially  impact  the  Partnerships'
revenues or expenses during the reported periods.






                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a) Exhibits

         None.

     (b) Reports on Form 8-K

         None.







                                                       
Pursuant  to the  requirements  of the  Securities  Exchange  Act of  1934,  the
Registrant  has duly  caused  this  report  to be  signed  on its  behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                             PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
                                             PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND

                                             By:  PLM Financial Services, Inc.
                                                  General Partner





Date:  November 10, 1995                     By:  /s/ David J. Davis
                                                  -------------------
                                                  David J. Davis
                                                  Vice President and
                                                  Corporate Controller