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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of earliest event
reported: February 15, 1997
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-2691 13-1502798
(State of Incorporation) (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
4333 Amon Carter Blvd. Fort Worth, Texas 76155
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(817) 963-1234
(Registrant's telephone number)
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Item 5. Other Events
On February 15, 1997, at approximately 12:01 a.m. EST, the
Allied Pilots Association ("APA" -- the union that
represents pilots at American Airlines, Inc. (the
"Corporation")) initiated a strike against the Corporation.
Immediately thereafter, however, President Clinton
intervened and appointed a Presidential Emergency Board
("PEB"), pursuant to his authority under the Railway Labor
Act. The effect of President Clinton's actions was to stop
the strike and begin a process during which the PEB will
review the positions advocated by the Corporation and the
APA and propose a solution. The PEB's recommendation is
expected by mid-March 1997. At this time it is unclear what
resolution will be proposed by the PEB or whether it will be
acceptable to both parties. If the PEB resolution is not
accepted by both parties (or if the parties do not reach
some other agreement), and unless the President and/or the
Congress take additional action, either party will be
permitted to resort to self-help remedies 30 days after the
PEB makes its recommendation to the President. The self-
help remedies include, but are not limited to, a strike by
the members of the APA. Any work stoppage by the APA members
would have a material adverse impact on the Corporation.
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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 hereunto duly
authorized.
AMERICAN AIRLINES, INC.
/s/Charles D. MarLett
Charles D. MarLett
Corporate Secretary
Dated: March 3, 1997