SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: June 11, 1997
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THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
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(Originator of the Trust referred to herein)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
CHASE MANHATTAN AUTO OWNER TRUST 1997-A
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(Issuer with respect to Certificates)
NEW YORK 33-99546 13-2633612
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
270 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10017
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(212) 270-6000
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On 4/15/1997 and and 5/15/97 Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust 1997-A
(the "Trust") made distributions to Certificateholders contemplated by the
Sale and Servicing Agreement, dated as of February 28, 1997, (the "Sale &
Servicing Agreement"), between the Registrant, as Seller and Servicer, and
the Trust, as Issuer.
Copies of the Certificateholder Reports for such Distribution Dates
delivered pursuant to section 5.8 of the Sale and Servicing Agreement are
being filed as exhibits to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 7 (c). Exhibits
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Exhibit Description
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20.1 Monthly Certificateholder's statement with respect to the
April 15, 1997 distribution.
20.2 Monthly Certificateholder's statement with respect to the
May 15, 1997 distribution.
SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Bank has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned
thereunto duly authorized.
THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK
/s/ William J. Schiralli
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By: William J. Schiralli
Title: Vice President
Date: June 11, 1997
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Description
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20.1 Certificateholder Reports dated
4/15/1997 delivered pursuant to
Section 5.8 of the Sale and
Servicing Agreement dated as of
February 28, 1997.
20.2 Certificateholder Reports dated
5/15/97 delivered pursuaznt to
Section 5/8 of the Sale and
Servicing Agreement dated as of
February 28, 1997.