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: March 19, 1998
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CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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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 1996-C
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(Issuer with respect to Certificates)
Delaware 333-7575 13-2633612
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(State or other (Commission (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification No.)
incorporation)
802 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(302) 575-5033
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Item 5. Other Events
On 3/16/1998, Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust 1996-C (the "Trust") made the
distribution to Certificateholders contemplated by the Sale and Servicing
Agreement, dated as of December 1, 1996 (the "Sale and Servicing Agreement"),
between Chase Manhattan Bank USA, National Association, as Seller and Servicer,
and the Trust, as Issuer. A copy of the Certificateholder Report for such
Distribution Date delivered pursuant to section 5.8 of the Sale and
Servicing Agreement is being filed as Exhibit 20.1 to this Current Report
on Form 8-K.
Item 7 (c). Exhibits
Exhibit Description
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20.1 Monthly Certificateholder's statement with respect to the
March 16, 1998 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.
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA,
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
By: /s/ Patricia Garvey
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Name: Patricia Garvey
Title: Vice President
Date: March 19, 1998
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Description
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20.1 Certificateholder Report dated 3/13/1998 delivered pursuant to
Section 5.8 of the Sale and Servicing Agreement dated as of
December 1, 1996.