C&K 1981 FUND A LTD
10-Q, 1996-11-12
DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS
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                                      FORM 10-Q

                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                               Washington, D.C.  20549


     {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

     Commission file number 0-10268


                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.
                (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                       Texas                               76-0307703
           (State or other jurisdiction of              (I.R.S.  Employer
           incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)


            7555 E. Hampden Avenue, Suite 600
                      Denver, CO                              80231
        (Address of principal executive offices)            (Zip Code)


     Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 303-695-3600


          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.

                                      X             
                                     Yes       No

              The C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd. is a Texas limited partnership.
     <PAGE>

                                  INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
                                C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd.


     PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Item 1.   Financial Statements

               Balance Sheets
               September 30, 1996 and December 31, 1995

               Statements of Operations
               Three months and nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995

               Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital (Deficit)
               Nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995

               Statements of Cash Flows
               Nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1995

               Notes to the Financial Statements


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

     PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

     Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

     Item 2.   Changes in Securities

     Item 3.   Defaults upon Senior Securities

     Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

     Item 5.   Other Information

     Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


     SIGNATURE
     <PAGE>
     
                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.
                            (A Texas Limited Partnership)
                                    BALANCE SHEETS
                                     (Unaudited)


                                        ASSETS

                                                September 30,     December 31,
                                                    1996              1995

     Oil and gas properties and equipment,
       at cost, using the full cost method
        of accounting                           $ 21,880,819     $ 20,941,558

     Less: Accumulated depreciation, depletion
       and amortization                          (20,497,418)     (20,270,615)

     Total Assets                               $  1,383,401     $    670,943



                     LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)


     Accrued liabilities                        $      5,930     $      9,973

     Current payable to General Partner              220,000          135,301

     Long-term payable to General Partner          1,202,714          734,599

       Total liabilities                           1,428,644          879,873

     Partners  Capital (Deficit):
       General Partner                               233,862          184,921
       Limited Partners                             (329,167)        (453,932)
       Combining adjustment                           50,062           60,081

       Total Partners' Capital (Deficit)             (45,243)        (208,930)

     Total Liabilities and Partners'
       Capital (Deficit)                        $  1,383,401     $    670,943

[FN]
      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>


                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.
                            (A Texas Limited Partnership)
                               STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                     (Unaudited)


                                    Three months ended      Nine months ended
                                       September 30,          September 30,
                                     1996      1995          1996      1995

     Revenues:

       Oil and gas sales          $ 530,167  $242,283    $1,364,602   $875,539


     Expenses:

       Lease operating               68,968    55,774       220,254    247,593
       Production tax                62,285    26,734       166,890    110,765
       Marketing deductions           2,140     4,697         8,491     12,547
       Depreciation, depletion
         and amortization           105,943    27,852       226,803    100,735
       General and administrative    67,912    63,028       196,037    199,315
       Interest - affiliated         33,213    26,803        81,836     80,723
            Total Expenses          340,461   204,888       900,311    751,678

     Net income                   $ 189,706  $ 37,395    $  464,291   $123,861

     Net income (loss) allocation:

       General Partner            $ 149,461  $ 38,864    $  349,545   $131,374
       Limited Partners              44,079     1,026       124,765      1,501
       Combining adjustment          (3,834)   (2,495)      (10,019)    (9,014)

     Net income                   $ 189,706  $ 37,395    $  464,291   $123,861

     Net income per limited
       partnership unit

         (3,302 outstanding)      $   13.35  $    .31    $    37.78   $   0.45
[FN]
      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>

                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.
                            (A Texas Limited Partnership)
                 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
                                     (Unaudited)


                                        Nine months ended September 30, 1995
                                                            Combining
                                     General     Limited   Adjustment
                                     Partner    Partners    (Note 3)     Total

     Balance at January 1, 1995     $223,920  $(500,537)   $ 72,544   $(204,073)
     Contributions                   217,133      --           --       217,133
     Distributions                  (376,113)     --           --      (376,113)
     Net income (loss)               131,374      1,501      (9,014)    123,861

     Balance at September 30, 1995  $196,314  $(499,036)    $63,530   $(239,192)



                                         Nine months ended September 30, 1996
                                                            Combining
                                      General    Limited   Adjustment
                                      Partner    Partners   (Note 3)     Total

     Balance at January 1, 1996     $ 184,921   $(453,932)  $ 60,081  $(208,930)
     Contributions                    294,006       --         --       294,006
     Distributions                   (594,610)      --         --      (594,610)
     Net income (loss)                349,545     124,765    (10,019)   464,291

     Balance at September 30, 1996  $ 233,862   $(329,167)  $ 50,062  $ (45,243)
[FN]
      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>


                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.
                            (A Texas Limited Partnership)
                               STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                     (Unaudited)


                                                         Nine months ended
                                                            September 30,
                                                           1996         1995


     Cash flows from operating activities:
       Net income                                      $  464,291    $ 123,861
       Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
         cash provided by operating activities:
         Depreciation, depletion and amortization         226,803      100,735
         Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
          Decrease in accrued liabilities                  (4,043)       --
          Increase (decrease) in payable to
            General Partner                               552,814        --

            Net cash provided by operating activities   1,239,865      224,596

     Cash flows from investing activities:
         Additions to oil and gas properties and
          equipment                                      (939,261)        (666)

            Net cash used in investing activities        (939,261)        (666)

     Cash flows from financing activities:
       Distributions to General Partner                  (594,610)    (376,113)
       Contributions by General Partner                   294,006      217,133

            Net cash used in financing activities        (300,604)    (223,930)

     Net increase (decrease) in cash                        --           --   

     Cash at beginning of period                            --           --   

     Cash at end of period                              $   --       $   --   
[FN]
      The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
<PAGE>


                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.
                            (A Texas Limited Partnership)
                            NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                     (Unaudited)


     NOTE 1 - ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

      Organization

         The C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd. (the "Partnership"), a Texas Limited
     Partnership, was organized on December 16, 1980, to acquire, explore,
     develop and operate onshore oil and gas properties in the United States and
     commenced operations on May 12, 1981.  Total initial Limited Partner
     contributions were $8,255,000 including $100,000 contributed by C&K
     Petroleum, Inc. ("C&K"), the initial General Partner.

         C&K, after several corporate reorganizations beginning in September of
     1984 and ending in December of 1991, was acquired by Ultramar Oil and Gas
     Limited ( UOGL ), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of LASMO plc. 
     Effective November 18, 1992, UOGL was sold to Williams-Cody Limited
     Liability Company, a Wyoming limited liability company ("WCLLC"), owned by
     Williams Gas Management Company ("WGMan") and Cody Resources, Inc.
     ("CRI").  On January 1, 1993, UOGL changed its name to Williams-Cody, Inc.
     ("Williams-Cody").

         Effective May 1, 1993, Cody Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of The
     Gates Corporation, purchased the units of WCLLC owned by WGMan.  As a
     result of this acquisition, the unit holders of WCLLC are Cody Company and
     its wholly owned subsidiary, CRI.  Subsequently, effective May 15, 1993,
     the name of Williams-Cody, Inc. was changed to CODY ENERGY, INC. ("CODY"),
     and the name of Williams-Cody Limited Liability Company was changed to
     Gates-Cody Energy Company ("GCEC"), a Limited Liability Company.  CODY is
     the surviving corporation and, pursuant to the authority provided in the
     Partnership Agreement, manages and controls the Partnership's affairs and
     is responsible for the activities of the Partnership.

      Basis of Accounting

         The accounts of the Partnership are maintained on the accrual basis in
     accordance with accounting practices permitted for federal income tax
     reporting purposes.  In order to present the accompanying financial
     statements on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles for
     financial reporting purposes, adjustments have been made to account for oil
     and gas properties under the full cost method of accounting.

      Oil and Gas Properties

         The Partnership uses the full cost method of accounting for oil and gas
     properties in accordance with rules prescribed by the Securities and
     Exchange Commission ("SEC").  Under this method, all costs incurred in
     connection with the exploration for and development of oil and gas reserves
     are capitalized.  Such capitalized costs include lease acquisition,
     geological and geophysical work, delay rentals, drilling, completing and
     equipping oil and gas wells and other related costs together with costs
     applicable to CODY's technical personnel directly engaged in evaluating and
     maintaining oil and gas prospects and drilling oil and gas wells.
     Maintenance and repairs are charged against income when incurred.  Renewals
     and betterments which extend the useful life of properties are capitalized.

         The capitalized costs of all oil and gas properties are depleted on a
     composite units-of-revenue method computed on a future gross revenue
     basis.  An additional depletion provision is made if the total
     capitalized costs of oil and gas properties exceed the "capitalization
     ceiling" which is calculated as the present value of future net revenues
     from estimated production of the Partnership's proved oil and gas
     reserves as furnished by independent petroleum engineers.

         Future gross revenues have been estimated using rules prescribed by the
     SEC.  Under these rules, year-end prices are utilized in determining future
     gross revenues.

      Contributions and Distributions

         Contributions by the General Partner, as presented in the Statements of
     Changes in Partners' Capital (Deficit), represent amounts paid by the
     General Partner for its allocated share of the Partnership's costs and
     expenses.  Distributions to the General Partner represent amounts collected
     by the General Partner for its allocated share of the Partnership's
     revenues.

      Net Income (Loss) per Limited Partnership Unit

         Net income (loss) per limited partnership unit is computed by obtaining
     the Limited Partners  net income (loss) (see Statements of Changes in
     Partners' Capital (Deficit)) and dividing by the total limited partnership
     units outstanding.

      Payable to the General Partner

         The Partnership's payable to the General Partner is the Limited
     Partners' obligation for their share of costs, net of proceeds from the
     sales of the Partnership s crude oil and natural gas, arising from
     Partnership operations, which are funded entirely by the General Partner. 
     The current portion of the liability is the amount estimated to be
     collectible from the Limited Partners' net operating revenues over the
     current operating cycle (one year).

      Revenue Recognition

         The Partnership recognizes oil and gas revenues for only its ownership
     percentage of total production under the entitlement method.  Purchase,
     sale and transportation of natural gas and crude oil are recognized upon
     completion of the sale and when transported volumes are delivered.

      Concentration of Credit Risk

         Financial instruments which subject the Partnership to concentrations
     of credit risk consist principally of trade receivables.  The Partnership s
     policy is to evaluate, prior to entering agreements, each purchaser s
     financial condition.  The Partnership sells to purchasers with different
     geographic and economic characteristics.  Trade receivables, which are
     generally uncollateralized, are from oil and gas companies located
     throughout the United States.

      Use of Estimates

         The preparation of the Partnership s financial statements in conformity
     with generally accepted accounting principles necessarily requires
     management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported
     amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
     liabilities at the balance sheet dates and the reported amount of revenues
     and expenses during the reporting periods.  Actual results could differ
     from those estimates.

      Reclassifications

         Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to be
     consistent with the financial statement presentation for 1996.  Such
     reclassifications had no effect on net income.


     NOTE 2 - GAS CONTRACT

         Since June 1, 1993, Williams Gas Marketing has purchased all of the
     Partnership's natural gas production under an agreement that calls for
     market responsive prices which are tied to a published index.  The
     Partnership remains responsible for all costs related to production,
     gathering, processing or severance of the gas prior to Delivery Point. 
     These costs have been recorded as marketing deductions in the financial
     statements.


     NOTE 3 - ALLOCATION OF PARTNERSHIP REVENUES, COSTS AND EXPENSES

         The Partnership Agreement provides that revenues, costs and expenses
     shall be allocated to the partners as follows:

                                                        Limited    General
                                                        Partners   Partner

     REVENUES
      Sale of Production   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50%         50%
      Sale of Equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50          50
      Interest Income  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99           1

     COSTS AND EXPENSES
      Organization and Offering Expenses Other than
       Sales Commissions   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0         100
      Leasehold Acquisition Costs  . . . . . . . . . . . .  0         100
      Subsequent Leasehold Acquisition Costs   . . . . . . 50          50
      Intangible Drilling Costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99           1
      Tangible Drilling and Completion Costs Relating to
       Commercially Productive Wells   . . . . . . . . . .  0         100
      Post-Completion Costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50          50
      Operating Costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50          50
      Special Costs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99           1
      General and Administrative Expenses  . . . . . . . . 50          50

         The depreciation, depletion and amortization provision is calculated
     based on discrete calculations utilizing the Partnership's and the
     partners' share of the related capital costs and estimated future net
     revenues.  For financial statement purposes, each partner's depreciation,
     depletion and amortization has been increased by the amount that his share
     of unamortized costs exceeded the capitalization ceiling.  At September 30,
     1996 and 1995, the net capitalized costs of the Partnership's oil and gas
     properties did not exceed the capitalization ceiling.

         The combining adjustment included in partners  capital of $50,062 and
     $63,530 at September 30, 1996 and 1995, respectively, represents the
     difference resulting from computing the full cost ceiling test in prior
     years on the total partnership basis, which is used for financial reporting
     purposes, and the limited partners and general partner basis.  The
     adjustment is an allocation of partners  capital and does not affect net
     income.


     NOTE 4 - PURCHASE OF LIMITED PARTNERS' INTERESTS

         The Limited Partners may require the General Partner to purchase up to
     ten percent of their interests annually.  The purchase price is based on
     the Limited Partners' proportionate share of the sum of (i) two-thirds of
     the present worth of estimated future net revenues discounted at the prime
     rate in effect on the applicable valuation date plus one percent, (ii) the
     present value of the estimated salvage value of all production facilities
     and tangible assets, and (iii) the net book value of all other assets and
     liabilities.

         In addition to the 40 units purchased by the General Partner for its
     initial capital contribution, a total of 1,189.50 units had been purchased
     from Limited Partners as of December 31, 1995.  At January 1, 1996, the
     General Partner calculated a purchase price of $78.11 per Limited Partner
     unit.  Within the prescribed tender period, which ended June 30, 1996, a
     total of 95 Limited Partners tendered 296.25 units to the General Partner
     for a total repurchase price of $23,140.09.


     NOTE 5 - SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES

         The General Partner is reimbursed for administrative and overhead costs
     incurred in conducting the business of the Partnership.  Such
     reimbursements have been the maximum allowed under the terms of the
     Partnership Agreement, and were $185,738 for each nine month period ended
     September 30, 1996 and 1995.

         During the first nine months of 1996 and 1995, the Partnership
     distributed $594,610 and $376,113, respectively, to the General Partner for
     its allocated share of net revenues, and the General Partner contributed
     $294,006 and $217,133, respectively, for its share of costs and expenses.

         After such time as total contributions from the Limited Partners have
     been expended, the General Partner may advance funds to the Limited
     Partners for their share of costs and expenses for continuing operations. 
     Interest was charged to the Limited Partners on such advances at a rate
     which approximated 9.4% and 8.2% during the nine months ended September 30,
     1996 and 1995, respectively.  The General Partner is reimbursed for funds
     advanced to the Limited Partners from revenues otherwise allocable to the
     Limited Partners.


     NOTE 6 - INCOME TAXES

         Income taxes are not levied at the Partnership level, but rather on the
     individual partners; therefore, no provision for liability for federal and
     state income taxes has been reflected in the accompanying financial
     statements.  The tax returns, the qualification of the Partnership as a
     partnership for tax purposes, and the amount of the Partnership's income or
     loss is subject to examination by federal and state tax authorities.  If
     such examinations result in changes with respect to the Partnership's
     qualifications or in changes in the Partnership's income or loss, the tax
     liability of the partners could be changed accordingly.


     NOTE 7 - CONTINGENCIES

         The Partnership has a working capital deficiency and a net capital
     deficiency.  As a result of the deficit capital position of the Limited
     Partners' interests, all net cash flows attributable to the Limited
     Partners' share of the Partnership's operations are presently applied
     entirely against its indebtedness for past funds advanced by the General
     Partner and are not available to fund Partnership needs.  Funds required by
     the Partnership in excess of those generated by operations will be advanced
     by the General Partner.

        The General Partner is currently considering either transferring its
     limited partner and general partner interests in the Partnership,
     withdrawing as general partner of the Partnership, or taking other actions
     to reduce its responsibilities in the Partnership, which could lead to the
     ultimate dissolution of the Partnership.  These conditions raise
     substantial doubt about the Partnership's ability to continue as a going
     concern.  As long as CODY remains the General Partner of the Partnership,
     GCEC intends to continue advancing funds required by the Partnership in
     excess of those generated by operations, through CODY.  The accompanying
     financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from
     the outcome of this uncertainty.



                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.

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

     LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         Net cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 was applied
     to the Limited Partners' debt to the General Partner.  Consequently, the
     Partnership has no cash on hand at September 30, 1996.

         The Partnership s financing requirements for operating expenses are
     currently provided by revenues from its producing operations.  Any funds
     required by the Partnership in excess of those generated by operating
     proceeds will be advanced by the General Partner.  The Partnership has no
     plans for additional exploratory or developmental capital programs, except
     those necessary to maintain well productivity for 1996.  In this regard,
     the Partnership spent approximately $920,000 to sidetrack the existing
     wellbore of the McIlhenny #1 in Iberia Parish, Louisiana.

         The Partnership cannot predict with any degree of certainty the prices
     it will receive in the remainder of 1996 or in future years for its crude
     oil and natural gas.  The Partnership s financial condition, operating
     results and liquidity will be materially affected by any significant
     fluctuations in sales prices.  The Limited Partners  ability to reimburse
     funds advanced by the General Partner will be similarly affected.


     RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

      Three Months Ended September 30, 1996 vs. Three Months Ended September
     30, 1995

         Net income for the three months ended September 30, 1996 was $189,706,
     compared to $37,395 reported for the same period in 1995, an increase of
     $152,311 or 407%.  This increase is due to higher sales prices as well as
     an increase in crude oil production.

         Crude oil and natural gas sales during the three months ended September
     30, 1996 were $530,167, an increase of $287,884 or 119% compared to the
     same period in 1995.  Natural gas production and plant products decreased
     to 178 thousand cubic feet ("mcf"), and 37 equivalent mcf per day,
     respectively, while crude oil production increased to 245 barrels per day
     during the third quarter of 1996, compared to the 1995 level of 145
     barrels, 213 mcf, and 43 equivalent mcf, respectively, per day.  During the
     third quarter of 1996, average sales prices were $21.53 per barrel for
     crude oil, $2.34 per mcf for natural gas and $1.82 per equivalent mcf for
     plant products, compared to $15.55, $1.49, and $1.27, respectively, for the
     same period in 1995.

         Lease operating expense for the three months ended September 30, 1996
     increased by $13,194 or 24% compared to the corresponding period in 1995. 
     The increase in lease operating expenses is due mainly to the addition of
     the McIlhenny #1-Sidetrack #3 well which started producing during the
     second quarter of 1996.  Production tax expense for the third quarter of
     1996 increased by $35,551 or 133% compared to the same period in 1995. 
     This increase is primarily due to higher oil production.  Marketing
     deductions were $2,140 for the three months ended September 30, 1996 as
     compared to $4,697 for the corresponding period in 1995.  Depreciation,
     depletion and amortization expense increased by $78,091 or 280% in the
     third quarter of 1996 compared to the same period in 1995.  The costs
     associated with the completion of the McIlhenny #1-Sidetrack #3 well, along
     with additional reserves, increased the depletion and reserve bases for the
     third quarter of 1996, which increased the amount of depreciation,
     depletion and amortization expense in 1996.  General and administrative
     expenses for the third quarter of 1996 increased by $4,884 or 8% compared
     to the same period in 1995.  Interest expense increased by $6,410 or 24%
     compared to the corresponding period in 1995.  The increase in interest
     expense is due to higher interest rates during the third quarter.


       Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 vs. Nine Months Ended September 30,
     1995

         Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 was $464,291,
     compared to $123,861 reported for the same period in 1995.  This increase
     of $340,430 or 275% was primarily attributable to increased revenues from
     the sale of crude oil and natural gas production.

         Crude oil and natural gas sales during the nine months ended September
     30, 1996 were $1,364,602, an increase of $489,063 or 56% compared to the
     same period in 1995.  Crude oil and natural gas production per day
     increased to 217 barrels per day and 200 mcf per day, respectively, while
     plant products decreased to 42 equivalent mcf per day during the first nine
     months of 1996, compared to the 1995 level of 169 barrels, 190 mcf, and 56
     equivalent mcf, respectively, per day.  During the first nine months of
     1996, average sales prices were $20.34 per barrel for crude oil, $2.45 per
     mcf for natural gas, and $1.87 per equivalent mcf for plant products,
     compared to $16.82, $1.53 and $1.41, respectively, for the same period in
     1995.

         Lease operating expense for the nine months ended September 30, 1996
     decreased by $27,339 or 11% compared to the corresponding period in 1995. 
     This decrease was the result of additional safety and environmental costs
     and the plugging of one well in 1995, which did not occur in 1996. 
     Production tax expense for the first nine months of 1996 increased by
     $56,125 or 51% compared to the same period in 1995, which related to
     increases in oil and gas production.  Marketing deductions were $8,491 for
     the nine months ended September 30, 1996 compared to $12,547 for the
     corresponding period in 1995.  Depreciation, depletion and amortization
     expense increased by $126,068 or 125% in 1996 compared to the same period
     in 1995.  This increase relates to the completion of the McIlhenny #1-
     Sidetrack #3 well in April, 1996, which increased the depletion base and
     total reserves attributable to the Partnership.  General and administrative
     expenses for the first nine months of 1996 decreased by $3,278 or 2%
     compared to the same period in 1995.  Interest expense increased by $1,113
     or 1% in 1996, primarily due to higher interest rates in 1996.


                             PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.

     Item 1. Legal Proceedings

             None.

     Item 2. Changes in Securities

             None.

     Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

             None.

     Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

             Not applicable.

     Item 5. Other Information

             None.

     Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

             None.
     <PAGE>


                                      SIGNATURE


        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
     registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
     undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                           C&K 1981 Fund-A, LTD.
                                           (Registrant)


                                       By:  /s/ Dan R. Taylor
                                            Dan R. Taylor
                                            Vice President - Finance
                                            CODY ENERGY, INC.
                                            Successor General Partner


     DATE: November 14, 1996


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