UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q


(Mark One)

[ X X ]   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended      September 30, 1996
                              _________________________________________________

                                      OR

[     ]   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES 
          EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from _____________________ to  _____________________

                               _____________________


For Quarter Ended September 30, 1996                 Commission File No. 0-19135


               American Income Partners V-D Limited Partnership
_______________________________________________________________________________
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Massachusetts                                               04-3090151
________________________________________                    ___________________
(State or other jurisdiction of                             (IRS Employer
 incorporation or organization)                              Identification No.)

98 North Washington Street, Boston, MA                      02114
________________________________________                    ___________________
(Address of principal executive offices)                    (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code     (617) 854-5800
                                                  _____________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last 
 report.)

     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
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                APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY
                  PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents 
and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the 
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities 
under a plan confirmed by a court 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
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               AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                  FORM 10-Q

                                    INDEX



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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

     Item 1.   Financial Statements

          Statement of Financial Position
               at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995                    3

          Statement of Operations
               for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996
               and 1995                                                       4

          Statement of Cash Flows
               for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995          5

          Notes to the Financial Statements                                 6-8


     Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
               Condition and Results of Operations                         9-12


PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION:

     Items 1 - 6                                                             13


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               AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                        STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
                    September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995

                                 (Unaudited)





                                                        September 30,    December 31,
                                                            1996            1995
                                                        -------------    ------------
                                                                   
ASSETS

Cash and cash equivalents                                 $3,255,841     $1,108,982

Rents receivable                                              62,395         49,874

Accounts receivable - affiliate                               69,376        130,677
Equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation
  of $5,389,409 and $9,947,876 at September 30, 1996
  and December 31, 1995, respectively                      1,762,230      2,842,904
                                                          ----------     ----------

     Total assets                                         $5,149,842     $4,132,437
                                                          ----------     ----------
                                                          ----------     ----------


LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

Notes payable                                             $  335,557     $   86,802
Accrued interest                                               7,643          2,029
Accrued liabilities                                           18,750         20,000
Accrued liabilities - affiliate                                5,044         11,673
Deferred rental income                                       201,138        203,248
Cash distributions payable to partners                     1,829,918        252,751
                                                          ----------     ----------
     Total liabilities                                     2,398,050        576,503
                                                          ----------     ----------
Partners' capital (deficit):
  General Partner                                           (394,463)      (354,256)
  Limited Partnership Interests
   (480,227 Units; initial purchase price of $25 each)     3,146,255      3,910,190
                                                          ----------     ----------

     Total partners' capital                               2,751,792      3,555,934
                                                          ----------     ----------

     Total liabilities and partners' capital              $5,149,842     $4,132,437
                                                          ----------     ----------
                                                          ----------     ----------



                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                           STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
         for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995

                                (Unaudited)






                                           Three Months                Nine Months
                                        Ended September 30,        Ended September 30,
                                        1996           1995        1996           1995
                                        ----           ----        ----           ----
                                                                      
Income:

  Lease revenue                      $  762,891      $523,410    $1,577,362   $1,627,330

  Interest income                        34,894        10,988        69,964       31,341

  Gain on sale of equipment             474,581       119,552       530,328      124,998
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------

     Total income                     1,272,366       653,950     2,177,654    1,783,669
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------

Expenses:

  Depreciation and amortization         142,954       336,818       619,178    1,142,753

  Interest expense                        7,643         9,944         7,643       53,635

  Equipment management fees - affiliate  37,171        22,605        80,561       68,477

  Operating expenses - affiliate         26,707        36,298        65,370       94,030
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------
     Total expenses                     214,475       405,665       772,752    1,358,895
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------

Net income                           $1,057,891      $248,285    $1,404,902   $  424,774
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------
Net income
    per limited partnership unit     $     2.09      $   0.49    $     2.78   $     0.84
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------

Cash distributions declared 
    per limited partnership unit     $     3.62      $   0.50    $     4.37   $     1.50
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------
                                     ----------    ----------    ----------   ----------




                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                            STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
              for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995

                                 (Unaudited)




                                                              1996           1995
                                                              ----           ----
                                                                       

Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:
Net income                                                 $1,404,902     $  424,774
Adjustments to reconcile net income
  to net cash from operating activities:
    Depreciation and amortization                             619,178      1,142,753
    Gain on sale of equipment                                (530,328)      (124,998)
Changes in assets and liabilities
  Decrease (increase) in:
    rents receivable                                          (12,521)        79,179
    accounts receivable - affiliate                            61,301         54,520
  Increase (decrease) in:
    accrued interest                                            5,614        (11,156)
    accrued liabilities                                        (1,250)        (1,750)
    accrued liabilities - affiliate                            (6,629)       (80,880)
    deferred rental income                                     (2,110)       (19,909)
                                                           ----------     ----------

          Net cash from operating activities                1,538,157      1,462,533
                                                           ----------     ----------

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Proceeds from equipment sales                             1,327,381        207,605
                                                           ----------     ----------
          Net cash from investing activities                1,327,381        207,605
                                                           ----------     ----------
Cash flows used in financing activities:
  Principal payments - notes payable                          (86,802)      (838,076)
  Distributions paid                                         (631,877)      (821,441)
                                                           ----------     ----------

          Net cash used in financing activities              (718,679)    (1,659,517)
                                                           ----------     ----------

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                   2,146,859         10,621

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period            1,108,982        896,516
                                                           ----------     ----------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                 $3,255,841     $  907,137
                                                           ----------     ----------
                                                           ----------     ----------
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
  Cash paid during the period for interest                 $    2,029     $   64,791
                                                           ----------     ----------
                                                           ----------     ----------

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:
  See Note 4 to the Financial Statements.





                   The accompanying notes are an integral part
                         of these financial statements.

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                       Notes to the Financial Statements
                              September 30, 1996

                                 (Unaudited)



NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

     The financial statements presented herein are prepared in conformity 
with generally accepted accounting principles and the instructions for 
preparing Form 10-Q under Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission and are unaudited.  As such, these financial statements 
do not include all information and footnote disclosures required under 
generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements 
and, accordingly, the accompanying financial statements should be read in 
conjunction with the footnotes presented in the 1995 Annual Report.  Except 
as disclosed herein, there has been no material change to the information 
presented in the footnotes to the 1995 Annual Report.

     In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal and 
recurring adjustments) considered necessary to present fairly the financial 
position at September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and results of 
operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1996 and 
1995 have been made and are reflected.

NOTE 2 - CASH

     At September 30, 1996, the Partnership had $3,135,000 invested in 
reverse repurchase agreements secured by U.S. Treasury Bills or interests in 
U.S. Government securities.

NOTE 3 - REVENUE RECOGNITION

     Rents are payable to the Partnership monthly, quarterly or semi-annually 
and no significant amounts are calculated on factors other than the passage 
of time.  The leases are accounted for as operating leases and are 
noncancellable. Rents received prior to their due dates are deferred.  Future 
minimum rents of $616,424 are due as follows:

     For the year ending September 30, 1997              $257,221
                                       1998               120,639
                                       1999                86,528
                                       2000                84,778
                                       2001                67,258
                                                         ---------
                                      Total              $616,424
                                                         ---------
                                                         ---------

NOTE 4 - EQUIPMENT

     The following is a summary of equipment owned by the Partnership at 
September 30, 1996.  In the opinion of American Finance Group ("AFG"), the 
acquisition cost of the equipment did not exceed its fair market value.



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                       Notes to the Financial Statements

                                 (Continued)


                                                Lease Term      Equipment
             Equipment Type                       (Months)       at Cost
- -------------------------------------           ----------      ----------

Locomotives                                        78           $1,656,854
Materials handling                               1-60            1,582,923
Aircraft                                         1-19            1,160,990
Furniture and fixtures                          60-84              686,786
Computers and peripherals                       12-60              371,579
Construction and mining                         12-60              364,308
Trailers and intermodal containers              12-60              357,884
Tractors and heavy duty trucks                  24-60              301,746
Manufacturing                                      60              268,764
Communications                                  23-60              229,633
Research and test                                9-24              105,805
Motor vehicles                                     60               64,367
                                                                ----------

                                 Total equipment cost            7,151,639

                             Accumulated depreciation           (5,389,409)
                                                                ----------

           Equipment, net of accumulated depreciation           $1,762,230
                                                                ----------
                                                                ----------

     During the three months ended March 31, 1996 the Partnership transferred 
its ownership interest in a trailer, previously leased to The Atchison Topeka 
and Santa Fe Railroad, having a net book value of $6,787, to a third party 
for cash consideration of $8,750 which resulted in a net gain of $1,963.  The 
gain was deferred in anticipation of completing a like-kind exchange during 
the three months ended June 30, 1996.  The Partnership intended to replace 
this trailer with a comparable trailer and lease such equipment to a new 
lessee.  The Partnership had accounted for this transaction as a like-kind 
exchange for income tax reporting purposes.   Accordingly, the net cash 
consideration of $8,750 was deposited in a special-purpose escrow account 
through a third-party Exchange Agent pending completion of the equipment 
exchange.  The Partnership subsequently elected not to replace the trailer 
and, accordingly, the deferred gain of $1,963 was recognized as Gain on Sale 
of Equipment on the Statement of Operations during the second quarter of 
1996.   In addition, the cash consideration of $8,750, which was reported as 
Contractual Right for Equipment on the Statement of Financial Position at 
March  31, 1996, was recognized as proceeds from equipment sales.

     During July 1996, the Partnership transferred its ownership interest in 
certain additional trailers, previously leased to The Atchison Topeka and 
Santa Fe Railroad, to a third party for cash consideration of $60,170.  The 
trailers had a net book value of $22,808 at the time of the transfer, which 
resulted in a net gain of $37,362.  In September 1996, the Partnership 
replaced these trailers with comparable trailers and leased such to a new 
lessee.  The transaction was accounted for as a like-kind exchange for income 
tax reporting purposes.  The cost of the new trailers, $357,884, was reduced 
by $36,574, representing the proportionate amount of gain deferred on the 
original trailers.  The Partnership funded this transaction with $58,901 of 
cash consideration and long-term financing of $335,557.  The unused cash 
consideration of $1,269 was recognized as proceeds from equipment sales.  The 
associated deferred gain of $788 was recognized as Gain on Sale of Equipment 
on the Statement of Operations for the three months ended September 30, 1996.

     At September 30, 1996, the Partnership's equipment portfolio included 
equipment having a proportionate original cost of $2,989,926 representing 
approximately 42% of total equipment cost.



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                       Notes to the Financial Statements

                                 (Continued)


     The summary above includes equipment held for sale or re-lease with an 
original cost and net book value of approximately $1,696,000 and $482,000, 
respectively, at September 30, 1996.  The General Partner is actively seeking 
the sale or re-lease of all equipment not on lease.

NOTE 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

     All operating expenses incurred by the Partnership are paid by AFG on 
behalf of the Partnership and AFG is reimbursed at its actual cost for such 
expenditures.  Fees and other costs incurred during each of the nine month 
periods ended September 30, 1996 and 1995, which were paid or accrued by the 
Partnership to AFG or its Affiliates, are as follows:

                                                      1996         1995
                                                      ----         ----

     Equipment management fees                      $ 80,561      $ 68,477
     Administrative charges                           15,408        15,408
     Reimbursable operating expenses
     due to third parties                             49,962        78,622
                                                    --------      --------

                        Total                       $145,931      $162,507
                                                    --------      --------
                                                    --------      --------

     All rents and proceeds from the sale of equipment are paid directly to 
either AFG or to a lender.  AFG temporarily deposits collected funds in a 
separate interest-bearing escrow account prior to remittance to the 
Partnership. At September 30, 1996, the Partnership was owed $69,376 by AFG 
for such funds and the interest thereon.  These funds were remitted to the 
Partnership in October 1996.

NOTE 6 - NOTES PAYABLE

     Notes payable at September 30, 1996 consisted of installment notes 
payable to banks of $335,557.  The installment notes are non-recourse, with 
interest rates ranging between 9.75% and 9.9% and are collateralized by the 
equipment and assignment of the related lease payments.  All of the notes 
were originated in connection with the like-kind exchange transaction (see 
Note 4) and will be fully amortized by noncancellable rents.  The carrying 
amount of notes payable approximates fair value at September 30, 1996.

     The annual maturities of the installment notes payable are as follows:

     For the year ending September 30, 1997              $ 68,030
                                       1998                61,189
                                       1999                64,438
                                       2000                77,461
                                       2001                64,439
                                                         --------
                                       Total             $335,557
                                                         --------
                                                         --------



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               AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                 FORM 10-Q

                       PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION


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

THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 COMPARED TO THE THREE AND NINE 
MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1995:

OVERVIEW

     As an equipment leasing partnership, the Partnership was organized to 
acquire a diversified portfolio of capital equipment subject to lease 
agreements with third parties.  The Partnership was designed to progress 
through three principal phases:  acquisitions, operations, and liquidation.  
During the operations phase, a period of approximately six years, all 
equipment in the Partnership's portfolio will progress through various 
stages.  Initially, all equipment will generate rental revenues under primary 
term lease agreements. During the life of the Partnership, these agreements 
will expire on an intermittent basis and equipment held pursuant to the 
related leases will be renewed, re-leased or sold, depending on prevailing 
market conditions and the assessment of such conditions by AFG to obtain the 
most advantageous economic benefit.  Over time, a greater portion of the 
Partnership's original equipment portfolio will become available for 
remarketing and cash generated from operations and from sales or refinancings 
will begin to fluctuate.  Ultimately, all equipment will be sold and the 
Partnership will be dissolved.  The Partnership's operations commenced in 
1990.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Partnership 
recognized lease revenue of $762,891 and $1,577,362, respectively, compared 
to $523,410 and $1,627,330 for the same periods in 1995.  Lease revenue 
increased during the three months ended September 30, 1996, due to the 
receipt of $516,712 of lease termination rents received in connection with 
the sale of the Partnership's interest in two Boeing 727-251 Advanced 
aircraft in July 1996 (see discussion below).  The overall decrease in lease 
revenue from 1995 to 1996 was expected and resulted principally from primary 
lease term expirations and the sale of equipment.  The Partnership also earns 
interest income from temporary investments of rental receipts and equipment 
sales proceeds in short-term instruments.

     The Partnership's equipment portfolio includes certain assets in which 
the Partnership holds a proportionate ownership interest.  In such cases, the 
remaining interests are owned by AFG or an affiliated equipment leasing 
program sponsored by AFG.  Proportionate equipment ownership enables the 
Partnership to further diversify its equipment portfolio by participating in 
the ownership of selected assets, thereby reducing the general levels of risk 
which could result from a concentration in any single equipment type, 
industry or lessee.  The Partnership and each affiliate individually report, 
in proportion to their respective ownership interests, their respective 
shares of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses associated with the 
equipment.

     For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Partnership 
sold equipment having a net book value of $752,405 and $789,785, 
respectively, to existing lessees and third parties.  These sales resulted in 
net gains for financial statement purposes of $473,793 and $527,577, 
respectively.  These equipment sales included the sale of the Partnership's 
interest in two Boeing 727-251 Advanced aircraft with an original cost and 
net book value of $4,536,732 and $740,021, respectively, sold to the existing 
lessee in July 1996.  In connection with this sale, the Partnership realized 
sale proceeds of $1,195,994, which resulted in a net gain, for financial 
statement purposes, of $455,973. This equipment was sold prior to the 
expiration of the related lease term, resulting in the receipt by the 
Partnership of lease termination rents, described above.



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     During the three months ended March 31, 1996, the Partnership 
transferred its ownership interest in a trailer previously leased to The 
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad.  The Partnership intended to replace 
the trailer with a comparable trailer and account for the transaction as a 
like-kind exchange for income tax reporting purposes.  A gain of $1,963, was 
deferred in anticipation of completing the exchange during the three months 
ended June 30, 1996.  The Partnership subsequently elected not to replace the 
trailer and, accordingly, the deferred gain of $1,963 was recognized as Gain 
on Sale of Equipment on the Statement of Operations during the second quarter 
of 1996.

     During July 1996, the Partnership transferred its ownership interest in 
certain additional trailers to a third party for cash consideration of 
$60,170 (See Note 4 to the financial statements).  The trailers had a net 
book value of $22,808 at the time of the transfer, resulting in a net gain of 
$37,362.  In September 1996, the Partnership replaced these trailers with 
comparable trailers and leased such to a new lessee.  The transaction was 
accounted for as a like-kind exchange for income tax reporting purposes.  The 
cost of the new trailers, $357,884, was reduced by $36,574, representing the 
proportionate amount of gain deferred on the original trailers.  The 
Partnership funded this transaction with $58,901 of cash consideration and 
long-term financing of $335,557.  The unused cash consideration of $1,269 was 
recognized as proceeds from equipment sales. The associated deferred gain of 
$788 was recognized as Gain on Sale of Equipment on the Statement of 
Operations for the three months ended September 30, 1996.

     For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1995,  the Partnership 
sold equipment having a net book value of $51,299 and $82,607, respectively, 
to existing lessees and third parties.  These sales resulted in net gains, 
for financial statement purposes, of $119,552 and $124,998, respectively.

     It cannot be determined whether future sales of equipment will result in 
a net gain or a net loss to the Partnership, as such transactions will be 
dependent upon the condition and type of equipment being sold and its 
marketability at the time of sale.  In addition, the amount of gain or loss 
reported for financial statement purposes is partly a function of the amount 
of accumulated depreciation associated with the equipment being sold.

     The ultimate realization of residual value for any type of equipment is 
dependent upon many factors, including AFG's ability to sell and re-lease 
equipment.  Changing market conditions, industry trends, technological 
advances, and many other events can converge to enhance or detract from asset 
values at any given time.  AFG attempts to monitor these changes in order to 
identify opportunities which may be advantageous to the Partnership and which 
will maximize total cash returns for each asset.

     The total economic value realized upon final disposition of each asset 
is comprised of all primary lease term revenue generated from that asset, 
together with its residual value.  The latter consists of cash proceeds 
realized upon the asset's sale in addition to all other cash receipts 
obtained from renting the asset on a re-lease, renewal or month-to-month 
basis.  The Partnership classifies such residual rental payments as lease 
revenue.  Consequently, the amount of gain or loss reported in the financial 
statements is not necessarily indicative of the total residual value the 
Partnership achieved from leasing the equipment.

     Depreciation and amortization expense was $142,954 and $619,178 for the 
three and nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, compared to 
$336,818 and $1,142,753 for the same periods in 1995.  For financial 
reporting purposes, to the extent that an asset is held on primary lease 
term, the Partnership depreciates the difference between (i) the cost of the 
asset and (ii) the estimated residual value of the asset on a straight-line 
basis over such term.  For purposes of this policy, estimated residual values 
represent estimates of equipment values at the date of primary lease 
expiration.  To the extent that an asset is held beyond its primary lease 
term,



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the Partnership continues to depreciate the remaining net book value of the 
asset on a straight-line basis over the asset's remaining economic life.

     Interest expense was $7,643 during each of the three and nine months 
ended September 30, 1996 (1% and less than 1% of lease revenue for the 
respective periods).  In 1995, interest expense was $9,944 and $53,635 or 
1.9% and 3.3% of lease revenue for the same periods.  Interest expense in 
1996 resulted from financing obtained from a third-party lender in connection 
with the like-kind exchange transaction which occurred during the three 
months ended September 30, 1996, described above.  Interest expense in future 
periods will decline as the principal balance of notes payable is reduced 
through the application of rent receipts to outstanding debt.

     Management fees were 4.9% and 5.1% of lease revenue for the three and 
nine months ended September 30, 1996, respectively, compared to 4.3% and 4.2% 
of lease revenue for the same periods in 1995. Management fees during the 
nine months ended September 30, 1996 include $4,617, resulting from an 
underaccrual in 1995.  Management fees are based on 5% of gross lease revenue 
generated by operating leases and 2% of gross lease revenue generated by full 
payout leases.

     Operating expenses consist principally of administrative charges, 
professional service costs, such as audit and legal fees, as well as 
printing, distribution and remarketing expenses.  In certain cases, equipment 
storage or repairs and maintenance costs may be incurred in connection with 
equipment being remarketed.  Collectively, operating expenses represented 
3.5% and 4.1% of lease revenue for the three and nine months ended September 
30, 1996, respectively, compared to 6.9% and 5.8%, respectively, of lease 
revenue for the same periods in 1995.  The amount of future operating 
expenses cannot be predicted with certainty; however, such expenses are 
usually higher during the acquisition and liquidation phases of a 
partnership.  Other fluctuations typically occur in relation to the volume 
and timing of remarketing activities.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES AND DISCUSSION OF CASH FLOWS

     The Partnership by its nature is a limited life entity which was 
established for specific purposes described in the preceding "Overview".  As 
an equipment leasing program, the Partnership's principal operating 
activities derive from asset rental transactions.  Accordingly, the 
Partnership's principal source of cash from operations is provided by the 
collection of periodic rents. These cash inflows are used to satisfy debt 
service obligations associated with leveraged leases, and to pay management 
fees and operating costs.  Operating activities generated net cash inflows of 
$1,538,157 and $1,462,533 for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 
1995, respectively.  Future renewal, re-lease and equipment sale activities 
will cause a decline in the Partnership's lease revenue and corresponding 
sources of operating cash.  Overall, expenses associated with rental 
activities, such as management fees, and net cash flow from operating 
activities will also decline as the Partnership experiences a higher 
frequency of remarketing events.

     Ultimately, the Partnership will dispose of all assets under lease.  
This will occur principally through sale transactions whereby each asset will 
be sold to the existing lessee or to a third party.  Generally, this will 
occur upon expiration of each asset's primary or renewal/re-lease term.  In 
certain instances, casualty or early termination events may result in the 
disposal of an asset.  Such circumstances are infrequent and usually result 
in the collection of stipulated cash settlements pursuant to terms and 
conditions contained in the underlying lease agreements.

     Cash realized from asset disposal transactions is reported under 
investing activities on the accompanying Statement of Cash Flows.  During the 
nine months ended September 30, 1996, the Partnership realized

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$1,327,381 in equipment sale proceeds compared to $207,605 for the same 
period in 1995.  Future inflows of cash from asset disposals will vary in 
timing and amount and will be influenced by many factors including, but not 
limited to, the frequency and timing of lease expirations, the type of 
equipment being sold, its condition and age, and future market conditions.

     The Partnership obtained long-term financing in connection with certain 
equipment leases.  The repayments of principal related to such indebtedness 
is reported as a component of financing activities.  Each note payable is 
recourse only to the specific equipment financed and to the minimum rental 
payments contracted to be received during the debt amortization period (which 
period generally coincides with the lease rental term).  As rental payments 
are collected, a portion or all of the rental payment is used to repay the 
associated indebtedness.  In September 1996, the Partnership obtained 
additional long-term financing in connection with the like-kind exchange 
transaction involving certain trailers (see Results of Operations).

     Cash distributions to the General Partner and Recognized Owners are 
declared and generally paid within fifteen days following the end of each 
calendar quarter.  The payment of such distributions is presented as a 
component of financing activities.  For the nine months ended September 30, 
1996, the Partnership declared total cash distributions of Distributable Cash 
From Operations and Distributable Cash From Sales and Refinancings of 
$2,209,044.  In accordance with the Amended and Restated Agreement and 
Certificate of Limited Partnership, the Recognized Owners were allocated 95% 
of these distributions, or $2,098,592, and the General Partner was allocated 
5%, or $110,452.  The third quarter 1996 cash distribution was paid on 
October 15, 1996.

     Cash distributions paid to the Recognized Owners consist of both a 
return of and a return on capital.  To the extent that cash distributions 
consist of Cash From Sales or Refinancings, substantially all of such cash 
distributions should be viewed as a return of capital.  Cash distributions do 
not represent and are not indicative of yield on investment.  Actual yield on 
investment cannot be determined with any certainty until conclusion of the 
Partnership and will be dependent upon the collection of all future 
contracted rents, the generation of renewal and/or re-lease rents, and the 
residual value realized for each asset at its disposal date.  Future market 
conditions, technological changes, the ability of AFG to manage and remarket 
the assets, and many other events and circumstances, could enhance or detract 
from individual asset yields and the collective performance of the 
Partnership's equipment portfolio.

     The future liquidity of the Partnership will be influenced by the 
foregoing and will be greatly dependent upon the collection of contractual 
rents and the outcome of residual activities.  The General Partner 
anticipates that cash proceeds resulting from these sources will satisfy the 
Partnership's future expense obligations.  However, the amount of cash for 
distribution in future periods will fluctuate.  Equipment lease expirations 
and asset disposals will cause the Partnership's net cash from operating 
activities to diminish over time; and equipment sale proceeds will vary in 
amount and period of realization. In addition, the Partnership may be 
required to incur asset refurbishment or upgrade costs in connection with 
future remarketing activities.  Accordingly, fluctuations in the level of 
quarterly cash distributions will occur during the life of the Partnership.



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                AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                                  FORM 10-Q

                         PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION



Item 1.        Legal Proceedings
               Response:  None

Item 2.        Changes in Securities
               Response:  None

Item 3.        Defaults upon Senior Securities
               Response:  None

Item 4.        Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
               Response:  None

Item 5.        Other Information
               Response:  None

Item 6(a).     Exhibits
               Response:  None

Item 6(b).     Reports on Form 8-K
               Response:  None



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                                 SIGNATURE PAGE



     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, 
this report has been signed below on behalf of the registrant and in the 
capacity and on the date indicated.


              AMERICAN INCOME PARTNERS V-D LIMITED PARTNERSHIP


              By: AFG Leasing IV Incorporated, a Massachusetts
                  corporation and the General Partner of the
                  Registrant.


              By:   /s/  Michael J. Butterfield
                    -----------------------------------
                    Michael J. Butterfield
                    Treasurer of AFG Leasing IV Incorporated
                    (Duly Authorized Officer and
                    Principal Accounting Officer)


              Date: November 14, 1996
                    -----------------------------------



              By:   /s/  Gary M. Romano
                    -----------------------------------
                    Gary M. Romano
                    Clerk of AFG Leasing IV Incorporated
                    (Duly Authorized Officer and
                    Principal Financial Officer)


              Date: November 14, 1996
                    -----------------------------------



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