SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: July 15, 1999
CHASE MANHATTAN BANK USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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(Originator of the Trust referred to herein)
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
CHASE MANHATTAN AUTO OWNER TRUST 1997-A
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(Issuer)
Delaware 333-7575 13-2633612
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(State or other jurisdiction (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
of incorporation) Identification No.)
802 Delaware Avenue, Wilmington, Delaware 19801
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 575-5033
Item 5. Other Events:
On 7/15/99, Chase Manhattan Auto Owner Trust 1997-A (the "Trust") made
the distribution to Certificateholders contemplated by the Sale and Servicing
Agreement, dated as of February 28, 1997, (the "Sale and Servicing Agreement"),
between the Registrant, as Seller and Servicer, and the Trust, as Issuer.
A copy of the Certificateholder Report for such Distribution Dates
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
Exhibits Description
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20.1 Monthly Certificateholder's statement with respect
to the July 15, 1999 distribution.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Dated: July 30, 1999
By: THE CHASE MANHATTAN BANK,
USA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
as Servicer
By: /s/ Patricia Garvey
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Name: Patricia Garvey
Title: Vice President
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. Description
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20.1 Certificateholder Reports dated 7/15/1999 delivered
pursuant to Section 5.8 of the Sale and Servicing
Agreement dated as of February 28, 1997.