C&K 1981 FUND A LTD
10-K, 1997-03-26
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                                      FORM 10-K

                          SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                               Washington, D.C.  20549

     {x} ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
         EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

     For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996

     { } 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, Colorado                        80231           
      (Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip code)

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

     SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

                                                   Name of Each Exchange
         Title of Each Class                          Which Registered

             None                                               None

     SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:

                            Limited Partnership Interests
                                   (Title of Class)

         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 

                         DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

           Portions of Registrant's Registration Statement No. 2-70303 are
     incorporated by reference into Part IV of this report.
     <PAGE>




                                        PART I


     ITEM 1 - Business

      General

         The response to this item is submitted as a separate section in Part
     IV of this report under Notes to Financial Statements, Note 1 -
     Organization.

       Operating Hazards and Uninsured Risks

         All of the Partnership's oil and gas activities are subject to the
     risks normally associated with exploration for and production of oil and
     gas, including blowouts, cratering and fires, each of which could result in
     damage to life and property.  The General Partner believes that its
     operations and facilities are in compliance with applicable environmental
     regulations.  Nevertheless, the risks of substantive costs and liabilities
     are inherent in operations such as the Partnership's, and there can be no
     assurance that significant costs and liabilities will not be incurred in
     the future.  The General Partner does carry insurance against some, but not
     all, of these risks.  Losses and liabilities arising from such events would
     reduce revenues and increase costs to the Partnership to the extent not
     covered by insurance.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the General Partner
     believes that it has adequate insurance coverage to preclude any material
     adverse impact from known claims.

       Markets

         The availability of a ready market for the Partnership's oil and gas
     production and revenues generated from sales of production depends on
     numerous factors beyond its control, including the cost and availability of
     alternative fuels, the level of consumer demand, the extent of other
     domestic production of oil and gas, the extent of importation of foreign
     oil and gas, the costs of and proximity of pipelines and other
     transportation facilities, regulation by state and federal authorities, and
     the costs of complying with applicable environmental regulations.  Prices
     for oil and gas have proven volatile in recent years.  Due to all of the
     above stated factors, management is unable to predict future prices.

       Regulation

         Federal Regulation

         Various aspects of the Partnership's natural gas operations are
     affected by regulations of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
     ("FERC") under authority of the Natural Gas Act of 1938 ("NGA") and the
     Natural Gas Policy Act of 1978 ("NGPA").  The provisions of these acts are
     complex.  However, pursuant to certain FERC rules and recent legislation,
     most gas was deregulated on January 1, 1993.  Additionally, the interstate
     natural gas pipeline industry is undergoing a substantial restructuring by
     the FERC.  The impact of price decontrol and the FERC restructuring on the
     Partnership is uncertain, but at present would appear not to cause a
     material adverse effect on the business of the Partnership.

       State Regulation

         Most states in which the Partnership owns oil and gas properties have
     statutes and regulations governing a number of environmental and
     conservation matters, including the unitization or pooling of oil and gas
     properties and maximum rates of production from oil and gas wells.  Such
     statutes and regulations may limit the rate at which oil and gas could
     otherwise be produced from the Partnership properties.  State regulatory
     authorities have also established rules and regulations requiring permits
     for drilling operations, drilling bonds and reports concerning operations. 
     Some states have enacted statutes prescribing ceiling prices for gas sold
     within the state.

         In 1992, the Texas Railroad Commission ("TRC") adopted a significant
     revision to the current system of natural gas production in Texas.  The
     previous system required each pipeline system to estimate the demand for
     gas each month and take from its suppliers on a pro rata basis.  The new
     rule assigns allowable production of natural gas to wells on an annual
     basis rather than a monthly basis.  In addition, the determination of
     market demand is made by the TRC rather than the pipelines.  The impact of
     these new regulations on the Partnership has been and is expected to be
     minimal.

       Environmental Regulation

         The Partnership's oil and gas exploration and production operations
     are subject to regulation by the United States Environmental Protection
     Agency (the "EPA") and the regulatory bodies in each state in which it is
     doing business.  The Partnership's oil and gas exploration, development and
     production operations are subject to numerous environmental programs, some
     of which include solid and hazardous waste management, water protection,
     air emission controls, and situs controls affecting wetlands, coastal
     operations, and antiquities.  New programs and changes in existing programs
     are anticipated, some of which include naturally occurring radioactive
     materials ("NORM"), oil and gas exploration and production waste
     management, and underground injection of waste materials.  The Partnership
     is not a party to any enforcement proceedings at this time.

       Federal Income Tax Legislation

         The Partnership pays no income taxes.  Instead, all items of income
     and loss flow through directly to the partners to be included in their
     individual returns.  Certain limitations on the deductibility of losses
     attributable to an investment in the Partnership under the passive loss
     rules will apply to the Limited Partners which are individuals, estates,
     trusts, closely held corporations and personal service corporations.  In
     general, losses from activities in which an investor does not materially
     participate (characterized as passive activities), such as a Limited
     Partner's interest in the Partnership, are only deductible to the extent of
     income from such passive activities.

         The Revenue Act of 1987 classifies certain "publicly traded"
     partnerships as corporations for federal income tax purposes.  The General
     Partner believes that the Partnership should not be considered a publicly
     traded partnership under such provisions, although no assurance of this
     result can be given.  In the event the Partnership was classified as a
     publicly traded partnership under such provisions, it should qualify for an
     exemption from corporate classification to the extent that 90% of its gross
     income is derived from the exploration, production and development of oil
     and natural gas.

         Each Limited Partner should consult with his tax advisor as to the
     effect of the federal income tax laws on his investment in the Partnership.

       Additional Legislation

         No prediction can be made as to what additional legislation may be
     proposed, if any, affecting the competitive status of an oil and gas
     producer, restricting the prices at which a producer may sell its oil and
     gas, imposing new taxes on revenues attributable to oil and gas production,
     or affecting the market demand for oil and gas; nor can it be predicted
     which proposals, including those currently under consideration, if any,
     might be enacted or become effective.

       Employees

         The Partnership has no employees.  Management of the Partnership,
     including legal, accounting, technical and operational support, is provided
     by the General Partner.


     ITEM 2 - Properties

       General

         The Partnership's interests in its properties are in the form of
     various ownership interests in oil and gas leases.  On certain properties,
     the size of interest owned by the Partnership will change after the
     investment in the prospect or well is recovered.  The Partnership's
     properties may be subject to liens, operating agreements, minor
     encumbrances, easements and restrictions.

       Acreage

         As of December 31, 1996, the Partnership held oil and natural gas
     leases as follows:
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                      Acreage Developed   
                                        Gross     Net
               <S>                      <C>       <C>
               Louisiana                  320     160
               Texas                    1,647     180
               Total                    1,967     340
     </TABLE>


      Production

        The following table summarizes for the periods indicated the
     Partnership's (i) net oil and gas production, (ii) the average sales price
     received per barrel ("bbl") of crude oil and per thousand cubic feet
     ("mcf") of natural gas, and (iii) the composite production cost per
     equivalent bbl of oil and gas ("BOE") produced.  Gas has been converted on
     the basis of 6 mcf equals 1 bbl.  Liquid gas plant products (derived from
     natural gas) have been converted on the basis of 1 bbl of plant products
     equals 6 mcf.

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                              Year Ended December 31,  
                                             1996       1995      1994
     <S>                                    <C>         <C>       <C>
     Natural Gas:
       Production (mcf)                      74,636    71,575   76,057
       Average Sales Price per mcf           $ 2.70     $1.65    $1.99

     Plant Products:
       Production (mcf)                      15,054    20,171    9,405
       Average Sales Price per mcf           $ 2.08     $1.40    $1.23

     Oil:
       Production (bbl)                      85,132    63,582   75,955
       Average Sales Price per bbl           $21.20    $16.74   $15.40

     Composite Production Cost per BOE       $ 5.05     $5.50    $4.20
     </TABLE>

       Estimated Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities (Unaudited)

        The response to this item is submitted as a separate section in Part IV
     of this report under Notes to Financial Statements, Note 8 - Supplemental
     Data of Oil and Gas Operations.

      Productive Properties

        As of December 31, 1996, the Partnership had working interests in seven
     gross (1.63 net) productive wells, located in Louisiana and Texas.

      Drilling Activity

        In 1996, the Partnership participated in the drilling of the McIlhenny
     #1-Sidetrack #3 utilizing the existing wellbore of the McIlhenny #1-D well
     which was abandoned.  The cost to the Partnership to drill and complete the
     well amounted to $943,564 and increased the Partnership reserve base by
     13,661 bbls of oil and 15,846 mcf of gas.  In 1995, the Partnership did not
     participate in any drilling activity.  During 1994, the Partnership
     participated in the drilling of the Mestena No. E-18 which cost the
     Partnership $178,843 and increased the Partnership reserve base by 2,982
     bbls of oil and 182,971 mcf of gas and plant products.


     ITEM 3 - Legal Proceedings

        There were no material legal proceedings to which the Partnership is a
     party nor to which any of its properties were subject.


     ITEM 4 - Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

        None.



                                       PART II 

     ITEM 5 - Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related
              Stockholder Matters

        The number of holders of record of equity securities of the Partnership
     as of December 31, 1996, was as follows:

                 Title of Class               Number of Record Holders

          Limited Partnership Interests                  495

        The assignment of interest is subject to certain restrictions.  Because
     of these restrictions and the absence of a public market for the interests,
     a Limited Partner may not readily be able to liquidate his investment in
     the Partnership.  However, Article VII of the Partnership Agreement
     provides a procedure whereby a Limited Partner may present his Limited
     Partnership interest to the General Partner for purchase.  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.  (See Part IV of this report under
     Notes to Financial Statements, Notes 4 and 5).


     ITEM 6 - Selected Financial Data

        Selected financial data for each of the five years in the period ended
     December 31, 1996 are as follows:
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                          Year Ended December 31,  
                                     1996         1995           1994
     <S>                          <C>           <C>            <C>
     Oil and Gas Sales            $2,038,016    $1,210,563     $1,332,719

     Production Costs
       & Taxes                       505,853       433,329        378,476

     Oil & Gas Sales, Net of
       Production Costs and Taxes  1,532,163       777,234        954,243

     Net Income from 
       Continuing Operations         780,808       251,210        400,767

     Net Income per Limited
       Partnership unit                   68            14             38

     Total Assets                  1,249,145       670,943        809,525

     Short-Term Obligations          410,991       145,274        508,040

     Long-Term Obligations           811,381       734,599        505,558
     </TABLE>
     <PAGE>



     ITEM 6 - Selected Financial Data (continued)
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                                                                
                                               Year Ended December 31, 
                                               1993               1992
     <S>                                   <C>                  <C>

     Oil and Gas Sales                     $2,223,181           $3,357,202

     Production Costs
       & Taxes                                533,494              589,144

     Oil & Gas Sales, Net of
       Production Costs and Taxes           1,689,687            2,768,058

     Net Income from
       Continuing Operations                1,049,869            1,742,100

     Net Income per Limited
       Partnership unit                           134                  215

     Total Assets                             799,795            1,055,154

     Short-Term Obligations                   658,547            1,042,870

     Long-Term Obligations                    444,641              655,413
     </TABLE>


     ITEM 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
              Condition and Results of Operations

       1996 Compared to 1995

         The Partnership's net income for the year ended December 31, 1996, was
     $780,808, representing a 211% increase from net income of $251,210 reported
     for the same period in 1995.  The increase resulted primarily from higher
     oil, natural gas and plant products sales prices and higher sales volumes
     for oil and natural gas.

         Crude oil and natural gas sales for the year ended December 31, 1996
     increased $827,453 or 68% when compared to the same period in 1995.  This
     increase resulted from higher sales prices and volumes.  During 1996, crude
     oil production per day increased to 233 bbls, compared with 1995 daily
     production of 174 bbls.  Natural gas production increased to 204 mcf per
     day in 1996, compared with 196 mcf per day in 1995.  Plant products
     decreased to 41 equivalent mcf per day in 1996, compared with 1995 daily
     production of 55 equivalent mcf.  Average crude oil, natural gas, and plant
     product prices in 1996 were $21.20 per bbl, $2.70 per mcf, and $2.08 per
     equivalent mcf, respectively, compared to $16.74 per bbl, $1.65 per mcf and
     $1.40 per equivalent mcf, respectively, for the same period in 1995.

         Lease operating expense of $262,395 decreased by 11% compared to the
     same period in 1995.  This decrease of $33,461 is the result of additional
     safety and environmental costs and the plugging of one well in 1995 which
     did not occur in 1996.  Depreciation, depletion and amortization expense
     increased by 160% or $222,158 due to increased oil and gas sales in 1996 as
     compared to the same period in 1995.  Production tax expense of $243,458
     increased by 77% from 1995, due to increased oil and gas sales in 1996 as
     compared to the same period in 1995.  Interest expense of $113,702
     increased by 6% due to increased capital expenditures as a result of the
     drilling of the McIlhenny #1-Sidetrack #3 well.  The Partnership reported
     marketing deductions of $12,150 for 1996, a decrease of $5,916 or 33% as
     compared to marketing deductions of $18,066 for 1995.


     1995 Compared to 1994

         The Partnership's net income for the year ended December 31, 1995, was
     $251,210, representing a 37% decrease from net income of $400,767 reported
     for the same period in 1994.  The decrease resulted primarily from lower
     oil production and an increase in lease operating expenses in 1995.

         Crude oil and natural gas sales for the year ended December 31, 1995
     decreased $122,156 or 9% when compared to the same period in 1994.  This
     decrease resulted from declines in oil and gas production of 12,373 bbls
     and 4,482 mcf, respectively, and a drop of $0.34 in the average gas price
     per mcf.  These declines were partially offset by an increased price per
     barrel for oil and an increase in plant product sales.  During 1995, crude
     oil production per day decreased to 174 bbls, compared with 1994 daily
     production of 208 bbls.  Natural gas production decreased to 196 mcf per
     day in 1995, compared with 208 mcf per day in 1994.  Plant products
     increased to 55 equivalent mcf per day in 1995, compared with 1994 daily
     production of 26 equivalent mcf.  During the first half of 1994, gas was
     sold at the wellhead rather than processed for economic reasons, which
     resulted in the increase for 1995.  Average crude oil, natural gas, and
     plant product prices in 1995 were $16.74 per bbl, $1.65 per mcf, and $1.40
     per equivalent mcf, respectively, compared to $15.40 per bbl, $1.99 per mcf
     and $1.23 per equivalent mcf, respectively, for the same period in 1994.

         Lease operating expense of $295,856 increased by 23% compared to the
     same period in 1994.  This increase of $56,261 is the result of additional
     operating requirements as the properties mature, including environmental
     and safety costs, irrespective of production declines.  Depreciation,
     depletion and amortization expense decreased by 18% or $29,865 due to
     decreased oil and gas sales in 1995 as compared to the same period in
     1994.  Production tax expense of $137,473 decreased by 1% from 1994, again
     due to decreased oil and gas sales in 1995.  Interest expense of $107,158
     increased by 24% due to rising interest rates in 1995.  The Partnership
     reported marketing deductions of $18,066 for 1995, a decrease of $10,486 or
     37% as compared to marketing deductions of $28,552 for 1994.

     Financial Condition and Liquidity

       Cash Flow from Operations

         Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,143,232 in 1996, an
     increase of $752,801 or 193% when compared to 1995.  The increase was
     primarily the result of higher oil and gas revenues.  Cash flow provided
     from operating activities in 1995 decreased 33% or $189,449 when compared
     to 1994, the result of lower oil and gas revenues.

       Capital Resources

         There were capital expenditures for property additions of $939,608 in
     1996 as compared with capital expenditures of $666 and $178,843 in 1995 and
     1994, respectively.  The Partnership has made no immediate plans for
     additional exploratory or developmental capital programs, except those
     necessary to maintain well productivity.

       Financing Activities and Financial Condition

         There were no cash proceeds distributed to the Limited Partners during
     1996.  The General Partner's contribution (allocated share of costs and
     expenses incurred) and distributions (allocated share of revenues
     collected) were $346,099 and $891,204, respectively.

         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 Partnership's financial condition and operating results will be
     materially affected by any significant fluctuations in sales prices for oil
     and gas production.  The Limited Partners' ability to reimburse funds
     advanced by the General Partner will be similarly affected.  The
     Partnership cannot predict the prices it will receive in 1997 and future
     years for its crude oil and natural gas.


     ITEM 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

         The response to this item is submitted as a separate section in Part IV
     of this report.


     ITEM 9 - Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
            Financial Disclosure

         On June 20, 1995, the General Partner's Board of Directors approved a
     change in the Registrant's certified independent accountants from Hein +
     Associates LLP to Ernst & Young LLP as reported on Form 8-K dated June 21,
     1995.


                                       PART III

     ITEM 10 - Directors and Executive Officer of the Registrant

         The Partnership has no officers or directors.  The management of the
     General Partner is vested in a Board of Directors consisting of four
     members.  The following persons currently serve as members of the Board of
     Directors and/or principal executive officers:
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>


     Name                        Age       Position
     <S>                         <C>       <C>
     Charles C. Gates            75        Chairman of the Board

     Robert L. Kubik             52        President & Chief Executive Officer
      (Resigned effective February 28, 1997)

     Diane Gates Wallach         42        Director & Secretary

     Brown W. Cannon, Jr.        52        Director

     Brad Fisher                 35        Senior Vice President, Operations

     Dan R. Taylor               40        Vice President, Accounting & Finance
     </TABLE>

         Charles C. Gates is Chairman of the Board of CODY ENERGY, INC.  He
     also served as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of The
     Gates Corporation, the parent company to CODY ENERGY, INC., until July,
     1996.  Mr. Gates attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology and
     Stanford University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in
     Engineering.  He also received an Honorary Doctorate of Engineering from
     the Colorado School of Mines and Michigan Technological University.

         Robert L. Kubik is a Director and President of CODY ENERGY, INC.  Mr.
     Kubik joined the Gates Corporation in 1986 as Assistant General Counsel and
     Director of Corporate Real Estate.  Qualified as a lawyer, he has over 19
     years of oil industry experience with Amerada Hess, Energy Management and
     Mobil Oil.  Mr. Kubik received a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State
     University and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Indiana University School of
     Law.  He is also a member of IPAMS, Denver and Colorado Bar Associations,
     and the American Corporate Counsel Association.

         Diane Gates Wallach was appointed Director of CODY ENERGY, INC. in
     May, 1996.  She was also a Director of The Gates Corporation from August,
     1992 to July, 1996 and is a Trustee of The Gates Foundation and Colorado
     Outward Bound.  Ms. Wallach received a Masters of Business Administration
     and a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University.

         Brown W. Cannon, Jr. was appointed Director of CODY ENERGY, INC. in
     May, 1996 and also served as a Director of The Gates Corporation from
     August, 1992 until July, 1996.  He is also a Trustee of the Denver Museum
     of Natural History, a director of the National Western Stock Show and a
     former chairman of Colorado Outward Bound.  Mr. Cannon is a graduate of the
     University of Arizona.

         Brad Fisher is Senior Vice President of Operations for CODY ENERGY,
     INC. in 1994.  Prior to his association with CODY ENERGY, INC., he was with
     Ultramar Oil and Gas, Limited, last holding the position of Vice President
     of Exploration and Production.  Mr. Fisher received a Bachelor of Science
     degree in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1983.

         Dan R. Taylor is Vice President of Finance and Accounting for CODY
     ENERGY, INC.  He is a Certified Public Accountant with over ten years of
     professional accounting experience, primarily in the oil and gas industry. 
     Mr. Taylor received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in
     Accounting and Information Systems from the University of Texas in 1984 and
     his Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Planning from the
     University of Southern Mississippi in 1978.


     ITEM 11 - Executive Compensation

         The Partnership has no officers or directors.


     ITEM 12 - Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

         At December 31, 1996, the General Partner owned 46.2% of the Limited
     Partner interests.  No Limited Partner owned, of record or beneficially,
     more than 5% of the Limited Partnership interests.

         The General Partner has a 50% interest in all of the Partnership's oil
     and gas revenues and, upon liquidation, a 50% interest in the Partnership's
     properties as provided under the terms of the Articles of Limited
     Partnership.

         As of March 1997, officers and directors of the General Partner owned
     none of the Limited Partnership interests in the Partnership.


     ITEM 13 - Certain Relationships and Related Transactions

         In accordance with the provisions of the Articles of Limited
     Partnership, the Partnership annually reimbursed the General Partner
     $247,650 in 1996, 1995, and 1994 for indirect administrative and overhead
     expenses attributable to the operations of the Partnership.  Excluding
     special costs (reserve report preparation, tax reporting-related costs,
     audit costs and printing costs attendant to Limited Partner reports), which
     are allocated 99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partner,
     general and administrative expenses are allocated 50% to the Limited
     Partners and 50% to the General Partner.

         The General Partner acts as operator for all seven Partnership wells.



                                       PART IV

     ITEM 14 -  Financial Statements, Schedules, Exhibits Filed and
                Reports on Form 8-K

     A. Documents Filed

        1. Financial Statements

           Independent Auditors' Reports

           Balance Sheets - December 31, 1996 and 1995

           Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995
           and 1994

           Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital (Deficit) for the Years
           Ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

           Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 1996, 1995
           and 1994

           Notes to Financial Statements

        2. Exhibits Filed

           The following documents are included as exhibits to the Annual Report
           on Form 10-K.  Those exhibits listed below which are incorporated by
           reference herein are indicated as such by the information supplied in
           the parenthetical reference thereafter.

           4.1- Restated Limited Partnership Agreement. (Filed as Exhibit 4.1
                to Registration Statement No. 2-70303 and incorporated herein
                by reference.)

           4.2- Restated Certificate of Limited Partnership for C&K 1981 Fund-
                A, Ltd. filed in Texas. (Filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Registration
                Statement No. 2-70303 and incorporated herein by reference.)

           4.3- Form of Subscription Agreement. (Filed as Exhibit 4.4 to
                Registration Statement No. 2-70303 and incorporated herein by
                reference.)

     B. Reports on Form 8-K 

           On June 21, 1995, the Partnership filed a Form 8-K (Commission
           No. 0-10268 and Internal Revenue Service Identification No. 76-
           0307703), which was received by the Securities and Exchange
           Commission on June 21, 1995 and incorporated herein by
           reference, in which it reported a change in the Registrant's
           certified independent accountants.
<PAGE>

                            Report of Independent Auditors


     The Partners of C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd.:

     We have audited the balance sheets of C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd. as of December
     31, 1996 and 1995, and the related statements of operations, partners'
     capital (deficit) and cash flows for the years then ended.  These financial
     statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's management.  Our
     responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based
     on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
     standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
     obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
     of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
     evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
     statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
     used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
     the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits
     provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
     in all material respects, the financial position of C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd.
     at December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of its operations and its
     cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with generally accepted
     accounting principles.

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that C&K
     1981 Fund-A, Ltd. will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 7
     to the financial statements, the Partnership has a working capital
     deficiency and funds required by the Partnership in excess of those
     generated by operations attributable to certain partner interests 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, or 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.  The financial
     statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
     outcome of this uncertainty.


                                                  /s/ Ernst & Young LLP
     Ernst & Young LLP
     Denver, Colorado
     March 8, 1997
<PAGE>

                             INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT


     To the Partners of
       C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd.:

     We have audited the accompanying balance sheet of C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd. (a
     Texas Limited partnership) as of December 31, 1994 and the related
     statements of operations, partners' capital (deficit) and cash flows for
     each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1994.  These
     financial statements are the responsibility of the Partnership's
     management.  Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
     statements based on our audits.

     We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
     standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to
     obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
     of material misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
     evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
     statements.  An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles
     used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating
     the overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our audits
     provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

     In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
     in all material respects, the financial position of C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd.,
     as of December 31, 1994 and the results of its operations and its cash
     flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 1994 in
     conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

     The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that C&K
     1981 Fund-A, Ltd. will continue as a going concern.  As discussed in Note 7
     to the financial statements, the Partnership has a net capital deficiency
     and funds required by the Partnership in excess of those generated by
     operations attributable to certain partner interests 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, or 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.  The accompanying financial statements do not
     include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this
     uncertainty.


     Hein + Associates LLP
     Houston, Texas
     March 13, 1995
<PAGE>

                                C&K 1981 FUND-A, LTD.
                            (A Texas Limited Partnership)
                                    BALANCE SHEETS

                                        ASSETS
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                                           December 31,
                                                       1996             1995
     <S>                                          <C>              <C>

     Oil and gas properties and equipment,
      at cost, using the full cost
      method of accounting                        $ 21,881,166     $ 20,941,558

      Less: Accumulated depreciation,
          depletion and amortization               (20,632,021)     (20,270,615)

                                                     1,249,145          670,943

     Total Assets                                 $  1,249,145     $    670,943
     </TABLE>

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                     LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT)
     <S>                                          <C>              <C>
     Accrued liabilities                          $     10,991     $      9,973


     Current payable to General Partner                400,000          135,301

     Long-term payable to General Partner              811,381          734,599


          Total Liabilities                          1,222,372          879,873

     Contingency (Note 7)

     Partners' Capital (Deficit):
      General Partner                                  211,117          184,921
      Limited Partners                                (229,536)        (453,932)
      Combining adjustment                              45,192           60,081

          Total Partners' Capital (Deficit)             26,773         (208,930)

     Total Liabilities and Partners'

      Capital (Deficit)                            $ 1,249,145     $    670,943
     </TABLE>
     [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

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                               Year ended December 31, 
                                         1996           1995         1994
     <S>                             <C>              <C>         <C>
     Revenues:

      Oil and gas sales              $2,038,016       $1,210,563  $1,332,719

     Expenses:

      Lease operating                   262,395          295,856     239,595
      Production tax                    243,458          137,473     138,881
      Marketing deductions               12,150           18,066      28,552
      Depreciation, depletion and
        amortization                    361,406          139,248     169,113
      General and administrative        264,097          261,552     269,200
      Interest - Affiliated             113,702          107,158      86,611

                                      1,257,208          959,353     931,952

     Net income                      $  780,808       $  251,210   $ 400,767

     Net income (loss) allocation:
      General Partner                $  571,301       $  217,068   $ 290,757
      Limited Partners                  224,396           46,605     123,970
      Combining adjustment              (14,889)         (12,463)    (13,960)

        Net income                   $  780,808       $  251,210   $ 400,767

     Net income per limited
      partnership unit
      (3,302 outstanding)            $    67.96       $    14.11   $   37.54
     </TABLE>
     [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)


     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                                       Combining 
                             General      Limited      Adjustment
                             Partner      Partners     (Note 3)        Total
     <S>                    <C>          <C>           <C>           <C>
     Balance at
      January 1, 1994       $ 234,610    $(624,507)    $ 86,504      $(303,393)

     Contributions            281,196        --            --          281,196 
     Distributions           (582,643)       --            --         (582,643)
     Net income (loss)        290,757      123,970      (13,960)       400,767 

     Balance at
      December 31, 1994     $ 223,920    $(500,537)    $ 72,544      $(204,073)

     Contributions            271,444        --            --          271,444
     Distributions           (527,511)       --            --         (527,511)
     Net income (loss)        217,068       46,605      (12,463)       251,210

     Balance at
      December 31, 1995     $ 184,921    $(453,932)    $ 60,081      $(208,930)

     Contributions            346,099         --           --          346,099
     Distributions           (891,204)        --           --         (891,204)
     Net income (loss)        571,301      224,396      (14,889)       780,808

     Balance at
       December 31, 1996    $ 211,117    $(229,536)    $ 45,192      $  26,773
     </TABLE>
     [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

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                                Year ended December 31,  
                                             1996        1995       1994
     <S>                                 <C>           <C>        <C>
     Cash flows from
      operating activities:
      Net income                         $  780,808    $ 251,210  $400,767
      Adjustments to reconcile net income
        to net cash provided by
         operating activities:
        Depreciation, depletion and
         amortization                       361,406      139,248   169,113
        Changes in operating assets
         and liabilities:
         (Decrease) increase in accrued
           liabilities                        1,018          (27)   10,000
           Net cash provided by
           operating activities:          1,143,232      390,431   579,880

     Cash flows from investing activities:
      Additions to oil and gas
      properties and equipment             (939,608)        (666) (178,843)
           Net cash used in
           investing activities:           (939,608)        (666) (178,843)

     Cash flows from financing activities:
      Increase (Decrease) in payable to
      General Partner                       341,481     (133,698)  (99,590)
      Distributions to General Partner     (891,204)    (527,511) (582,643)
      Contributions by General Partner      346,099      271,444   281,196
           Net cash used in
           financing activities            (203,624)    (389,765) (401,037)

     Net increase (decrease) in cash          --          --           --     

     Cash at beginning of year                --          --           --     

     Cash at end of year                      --          --           --    
     </TABLE>
     [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


     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.

       New Accounting Standard

         In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
     Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121, "Accounting for the
     Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed
     Of" (SFAS No. 121), which requires impairment losses to be recorded on
     long-lived assets used in operations when indications of impairment are
     present.  The Company adopted SFAS No. 121 during 1996, with no impact on
     its financial statements.

       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 per Limited Partnership Unit

         Net income per limited partnership unit is computed by obtaining the
     Limited Partner net income (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, 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.  

       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 amounts
     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 - SALES TO MAJOR CUSTOMERS

         Sales to major customers are summarized in the table below:
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                             1996              1995             1994
     Purchasers            Sales   %       Sales    %        Sales    %
     <S>               <C>              <C>                <C>
     Enron Capital and
      Trade            $  695,978  34   $    --     --     $    --    --

     Texaco Trading and
      Transportation    1,096,983  54    1,043,197  86      1,150,702 86

     Williams Gas
      Marketing           201,825  10      118,014  10        151,715 11
     </TABLE>

         Since June 1, 1993, Williams Gas Marketing 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:
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                                          Limited    General
                                                          Partners   Partner
     REVENUES
       <S>                                                   <C>        <C>
       Sales 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
     </TABLE>

         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.  During 1996,
     1995 and 1994, 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 $45,192 and
     $60,081 at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively, represents the
     difference resulting from computing the full cost ceiling test 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.  In addition to the 40 units
     purchased by the General Partner for their initial capital contribution, a
     total of 1,229.50 units have 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.  During the Presentment
     period, ninety-five Limited Partners tendered 296.25 units, for which the
     General Partner expended $23,140.09 for the purchase of those units.  At
     December 31, 1996, the General Partner owned a total of 1,525.75 units.


     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 $247,650 in 1996, 1995, and 1994.

         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%, 10%, and 8% in 1996, 1995 and 1994, 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 or 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.

         Set forth below is a reconciliation between net income for financial
     and federal income tax reporting purposes for the years ended December 31,
     1996, 1995 and 1994.
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                                 Year ended December 31,  
                                             1996        1995          1994
     <S>                                  <C>          <C>          <C>
     Net income for financial
     reporting purposes                   $ 780,808    $251,210     $ 400,767
      Increase (decrease) in taxable
      net income resulting from:

        Depreciation, depletion and
        amortization of oil and gas
        properties for financial
        reporting purposes not deductible
        for income tax purposes             361,406     139,248       169,113

        Depreciation of oil and gas
        properties for income tax
        purposes not included as
        expenses for financial
        reporting purposes                  (20,854)    (52,624)      (89,410)

        Oil and gas exploration and
        development costs capitalized
        for financial reporting purposes
        but deducted for income
        tax purposes                       (857,022)       (666)     (149,919)

        Other revenues recognized for
        income tax purposes
        amortized for financial
        reporting purposes                    --             --           499

     Net income as reported for federal
     income tax purposes                  $ 264,338     $337,168    $ 331,050

     Net income as reported for federal
     income tax purposes applicable
     to the General Partner               $ 608,962     $216,027    $ 258,361

     Net income (loss) as reported for
     federal income tax purposes
     applicable to Limited Partners       $(344,624)    $121,141    $  72,689
     </TABLE>


     NOTE 7 - CONTINGENCY

         The Partnership has a working capital deficiency.  As a result of the
     working capital deficiency 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 their 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.


     NOTE 8 - SUPPLEMENTAL DATA OF OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS

       Costs Incurred in Oil and Gas Property Acquisition, Exploration and
       Development Activities
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                              Year Ended December 31,    
                                       1996            1995           1994
     <S>                            <C>            <C>            <C>
     Property Acquisition Costs     $   --         $     --       $     -- 
     Exploration Costs                  --               --             -- 
     Development Costs                939,608             666        178,843
      Total Costs                   $ 939,608      $      666     $  178,843
      </TABLE>



      Results of Operations from Oil and Gas Producing Activities
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                              Year Ended December 31,
                                         1996         1995            1994
     <S>                            <C>            <C>            <C>
     Revenues                       $  2,038,016   $1,210,563     $ 1,332,719
     Production (lifting) costs         (505,853)    (433,329)       (378,476)
     Depreciation, depletion and
      amortization expense              (361,406)    (139,248)       (169,113)
     Results of operations from oil
      and gas producing activities  $  1,170,757   $  637,986     $   785,130

     Depreciation, depletion and
      amortization per dollar of
      gross revenues                $       0.18   $     0.12     $      0.13
     </TABLE>

      Capitalized Costs Relating to Oil and Gas Producing Properties

     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>

                                               Year Ended December 31,
                                        1996           1995           1994
     <S>                            <C>            <C>            <C>
     Proved properties              $ 21,881,166   $ 20,941,558   $ 20,940,892
     Accumulated depreciation,
      depletion and amortization     (20,632,021)   (20,270,615)   (20,131,367)

      Net capitalized costs         $  1,249,145   $    670,943   $    809,525
     </TABLE>


     Estimated Oil and Gas Reserve Quantities (Unaudited)

         The following is an analysis of the Partnership's interest in net
     quantities of proved oil and gas reserves which are all located in onshore
     areas of the United States.  Quantities are based on estimates of proved
     reserves furnished by Netherland, Sewell and Associates, Inc., independent
     petroleum engineers, pursuant to rules set by the Securities and Exchange
     Commission.  Estimates of proved reserves are inherently imprecise and are
     even more imprecise for newly discovered reserves than for reserves with
     long production histories.  As a result, subsequent development and
     production of the Partnership's reserves may result in revisions of such
     estimates.

         Certain information related to the standardized measure of oil and gas
     reserves has not been included in the supplemental data on oil and gas
     operations.  The General Partner has elected the exclusion available to
     limited partnerships when such reserve information is provided annually to
     the Limited Partners.  The supplemental reserve information is provided to
     the Limited Partners on an annual basis.


     Total Proved Reserves
     <TABLE>
     <CAPTION>
                                                 Oil             Gas
                                              (In BBLS)        (In MCF)  
     <S>                                       <C>             <C>
     As of December 31, 1993                   363,865         1,171,880 
     Revisions of previous estimates            63,575          (256,781)
     Extensions, discoveries and purchases       2,982           182,971 
     Production                                (75,955)          (85,462)

     As of December 31, 1994                   354,467         1,012,608 
     Revisions of previous estimates            79,922          (335,759)
     Production                                (63,582)          (91,746)

     As of December 31, 1995                   370,807           585,103
     Revisions of previous estimates           (39,903)          (59,780)
     Extensions, discoveries and purchases      13,661            15,846
     Production                                (85,132)          (89,690)

     As of December 31, 1996                   259,433           451,479
     </TABLE>

         The natural gas volumes (mcf) of 451,479 as of December 31, 1996,
     disclosed above, include 113,190 equivalent mcf related to plant products.
<PAGE>

                                      SIGNATURES


         Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
     Exchange Act of 1934, Registrant has duly caused this Annual Report to be
     signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.





     Dated:   March 26, 1997               C&K 1981 Fund-A, Ltd.
                                           (Registrant)


                                         By:/s/ Charles C. Gates
                                            Charles C. Gates
                                            Chairman of the Board






          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
     this report has been signed below by the following persons, which include
     the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief
     Accounting Officer and a majority of the Board of Directors, on behalf of
     the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date above indicated:




     /s/ Diane Gates Wallach                /s/ Brown W. Cannon, Jr.
     Diane Gates Wallach                    Brown W. Cannon, Jr.
     Director & Secretary                   Director




     /s/ Brad Fisher                        /s/ Dan R. Taylor
     Brad Fisher                            Dan R. Taylor
     Senior Vice President, Operations      Vice President, Accounting & Finance

<TABLE> <S> <C>

<ARTICLE> 5
       
<S>                             <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE>                   YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END>                          DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START>                             JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END>                               DEC-31-1996
<CASH>                                               0
<SECURITIES>                                         0
<RECEIVABLES>                                        0
<ALLOWANCES>                                         0
<INVENTORY>                                          0
<CURRENT-ASSETS>                                     0
<PP&E>                                      21,881,166
<DEPRECIATION>                              20,632,021
<TOTAL-ASSETS>                               1,249,145
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES>                          410,991
<BONDS>                                              0
                                0
                                          0
<COMMON>                                             0
<OTHER-SE>                                      26,773
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY>                 1,249,145
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