<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
The schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the financial
statements of the June 30, 1996 Form 10-Q of American Leasing Investors VI-A and
is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
       
                             
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