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