PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
10-Q, 1997-11-12
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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549
                               -------------------
                                    FORM 10-Q



         [x]      Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
                  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                  For the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1997.

         [  ]     Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the 
                  Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                  For the transition period from              to

                         Commission file number 33-657
                             -----------------------


                 PLM Transportation Equipment Partners IXD 1986
                                   Income Fund
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



       California                                         94-2992021
(State or other jurisdiction of                        (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                         Identification No.)

One Market, Steuart Street Tower
  Suite 800, San Francisco, CA                             94105-1301
    (Address of principal                                  (Zip code)
     executive offices)


        Registrant's telephone number, including area code (415) 974-1399
                             -----------------------



         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.

Yes    X    No ______




<PAGE>


           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                                 BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                                                              September 30,          December 31,
                                                                                  1997                  1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------------
   <S>                                                                        <C>                  <C>              
   Assets:

   Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                                $  2,285,662         $   3,486,094    
     Less accumulated depreciation                                              (2,162,733 )          (3,140,358 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------------
       Net equipment                                                               122,929               345,736

   Cash and cash equivalents                                                       218,142               211,878
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
         accounts of $87,041 in 1997 and $57,870 in 1996                            69,161                97,754
   Prepaid insurance                                                                   189                 2,438
                                                                             ---------------------------------------

    Total assets                                                              $    410,421         $     657,806    
                                                                             =======================================

   Liabilities and Partners' Capital

   Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and other liabilities                                     $     22,659         $       9,350    
   Due to affiliate                                                                  5,059                 5,059
                                                                             ---------------------------------------
       Total liabilities                                                            27,718                14,409
                                                                             ---------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit):
   Limited partners (24,285 units)                                                 485,831               743,918
   General Partner                                                                (103,128 )            (100,521 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------------
       Total partners' capital                                                     382,703               643,397
                                                                             ---------------------------------------

   Total liabilities and partners' capital                                    $    410,421         $     657,806    
                                                                             =======================================


</TABLE>



















                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                              STATEMENTS OF INCOME
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                       For the Three Months                For the Nine Months
                                                        Ended September 30,                Ended September 30,
                                                        1997            1996             1997              1996
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------
   <S>                                              <C>             <C>               <C>             <C>          
   Revenues:

   Lease revenue                                    $   67,946      $   97,143        $  198,893      $    317,352 
   Interest and other income                             2,789           2,878             8,126            15,723
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                 34,479         292,451           123,611           337,432
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                  105,214         392,472           330,630           670,507
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                         31,513          46,864           110,654           152,246
   Repairs and maintenance                               9,125          19,772            25,267            45,671
   Management fees to affiliate                         15,178          15,178            45,534            46,382
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                         12,789          17,219            44,447            62,714
   Other general and administrative expenses             7,191           9,199            31,608            49,214
   Provision for (recovery of) bad debt                 17,066          (2,806 )          22,797               142
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                   92,862         105,426           280,307           356,369
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------

   Net income                                       $   12,352      $  287,046        $   50,323      $    314,138  
                                                    =================================================================

   Partners' share of net income:

   Limited partners - 99%                           $   12,228      $  284,176        $   49,820      $    310,997  
   General Partner - 1%                                    124           2,870               503             3,141
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                            $   12,352      $  287,046        $   50,323      $    314,138  
                                                    =================================================================

   Net income per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit - 24,285 units    $     0.50      $    11.70        $     2.05      $      12.81   
                                                    =================================================================

   Cash distributions                               $       --      $   67,589        $   65,714      $    210,270 
                                                    =================================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $       --      $     2.76        $     2.68      $       8.57 
                                                    =================================================================

   Special cash distributions                       $  122,652      $       --        $  245,303      $  1,100,000  
                                                    =================================================================

   Special cash distributions per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit           $     5.00      $       --        $    10.00      $      44.84   
                                                    =================================================================

   Total cash distribution per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit           $     5.00      $     2.76        $    12.68      $      53.41 
                                                    =================================================================

</TABLE>







                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL For
             the period from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                               Limited             General
                                                              Partners             Partner               Total
                                                           ---------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                                                     <C>                  <C>                 <C>          
   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1995        $   2,087,769        $    (86,946 )      $   2,000,823

   Net income                                                    317,231               3,204              320,435

   Cash distributions                                           (275,082 )            (2,779 )           (277,861 )

   Special distributions                                      (1,386,000 )           (14,000 )         (1,400,000 )
                                                           ---------------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1996              743,918            (100,521 )            643,397

   Net income                                                     49,820                 503               50,323

   Cash distributions                                            (65,057 )              (657 )            (65,714 )

   Special distributions                                        (242,850 )            (2,453 )           (245,303 )
                                                           ---------------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at September 30, 1997       $     485,831        $   (103,128 )      $     382,703
                                                           =========================================================


</TABLE>






                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                    For the Nine Months
                                                                                    Ended September 30,
                                                                                 1997                1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                        <C>                 <C>           
   Operating activities:

   Net income                                                                 $   50,323          $   314,138   
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
         provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                       (123,611 )           (337,432 )
     Depreciation                                                                110,654              152,246
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                   45,968               19,489
       Prepaid insurance                                                           2,249                3,408
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                     13,309              (14,526 )
       Due to affiliate                                                               --                8,000
       Lessee deposits and reserves                                                   --              (17,072 )
                                                                             ----------------------------------
           Net cash provided by operating activities                              98,892              128,251
                                                                             ----------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Payments received on sales-type lease                                              --            1,003,564
   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                        218,389              467,528
                                                                             ----------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                             218,389            1,471,092
                                                                             ----------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                  (307,907 )         (1,297,167 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                     (3,110 )            (13,103 )
                                                                             ----------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                (311,017 )         (1,310,270 )
                                                                             ----------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net increase in cash and cash equivalents                                       6,264              289,073

   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              211,878              251,709
                                                                             ----------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  218,142          $   540,782  
                                                                             ==================================

   Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
     Sales proceeds included in accounts receivable                           $   17,375          $        --   
                                                                             ==================================

</TABLE>










                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc. (the General
Partner),   the  accompanying   unaudited   financial   statements  contain  all
adjustments  necessary,  consisting  primarily of normal recurring accruals,  to
present fairly the financial position of PLM  Transportation  Equipment Partners
IXA 1986 Income Fund (the Partnership) as of September 30, 1997 and December 31,
1996, the statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30,
1997 and 1996,  the  statements  of changes in partners'  capital for the period
from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997,  and the  statements of cash flows
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996.  Certain  information and
footnote  disclosures  normally  included in  financial  statements  prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting  principles have been condensed or
omitted from the accompanying  financial  statements.  For further  information,
reference should be made to the financial  statements and notes thereto included
in the Partnership's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1996, on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

The components of equipment are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                September 30,       December 31,
                                                     1997               1996
                                               ------------------------------------

   <S>                                         <C>                 <C>          
   Trailers                                    $    1,262,727      $   2,357,296
   Marine containers                                1,022,935          1,128,798
                                               ------------------------------------
                                                    2,285,662          3,486,094
   Less accumulated depreciation                   (2,162,733 )       (3,140,358 )
                                               ------------------------------------

   Net equipment                               $      122,929      $     345,736
                                               ====================================

</TABLE>

With  the  exception  of one  trailer,  all  equipment  was  either  on lease or
operating in  PLM-affiliated  short-term  rental  facilities as of September 30,
1997 and December 31,  1996.  The net carrying  value of this trailer was $8,617
and $28,433, respectively, as of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of marine  containers  and  trailers  with an  aggregate  book value of
$112,153 for proceeds of $235,764.  During the nine months ended  September  30,
1996,  the  Partnership  sold or disposed of marine  containers,  trailers,  and
railcars with an aggregate  book value of $130,096 for proceeds of $464,899.  In
addition,  additional proceeds of $2,629 were received for the commuter aircraft
which was under a sales-type lease.

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions

During the first  quarter of 1996,  the  Partnership  completed its 10th year of
operations.  As originally  anticipated by the General Partner,  the Partnership
will be liquidated in an orderly manner in its 11th and 12th years of operation.
The General Partner is actively marketing the remaining equipment portfolio with
the intent of  maximizing  sale  proceeds.  As sale  proceeds  are  received the
General  Partner  intends  to  periodically  declare  special  distributions  to
distribute the sale proceeds to the partners.  During the  liquidation  phase of
the Partnership the equipment will continue to be leased under operating  leases
until  sold.  Operating  cash  flows,  to the  extent  they  exceed  Partnership
expenses, will continue to be

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions (continued)

distributed  on a quarterly  basis to the  partners.  The amounts  reflected for
assets and  liabilities  of the  Partnership  have not been  adjusted to reflect
liquidation values. The equipment portfolio continues to be carried at the lower
of  depreciated  cost or fair value less cost to dispose.  Although  the General
Partner  estimates that there will be distributions  after liquidation of assets
and  liabilities,  the amounts cannot be accurately  determined  prior to actual
liquidation  of the  equipment.  Any excess  proceeds over expected  Partnership
obligations  will be  distributed  to the Partners  throughout  the  liquidation
period. Upon final liquidation, the Partnership will be dissolved.

During the nine months ended  September 30, 1997 and 1996,  the General  Partner
paid   special   distributions   of  $10.00  and   $44.84,   respectively,   per
weighted-average limited partnership unit which were the result of proceeds from
the sale of equipment.  During the  liquidation  phase,  the  Partnership is not
permitted to reinvest  proceeds from sales or liquidations  of equipment.  These
proceeds, in excess of operational cash requirements,  are periodically paid out
to the partners in the form of special distributions. The sales and liquidations
occur  because of  equipment  destructions,  the  determination  by the  General
Partner  that it is the  appropriate  time to  maximize  the  return on an asset
through the sale of that asset,  and, in some leases,  the ability of the lessee
to exercise purchase options.

4.   Reclassifications

Certain  amounts in the 1996  financial  statements  have been  reclassified  to
conform to the 1997 presentation.



<PAGE>




           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                                 BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                          September 30,          December 31,
                                                                               1997                  1996
                                                                         ---------------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                    <C>          
   Assets:

   Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                           $      582,917         $   1,961,397
     Less accumulated depreciation                                             (552,153 )          (1,769,486 )
                                                                         ---------------------------------------
       Net equipment                                                             30,764               191,911

   Cash and cash equivalents                                                    100,529               478,922
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
         accounts of $39,463 in 1997 and $22,285 in 1996                          2,600                28,720
   Prepaid insurance                                                                124                 1,879
                                                                         ---------------------------------------

   Total assets                                                          $      134,017         $     701,432
                                                                         =======================================

   Liabilities and Partners' Capital

   Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and other liabilities                                $        8,296         $       9,637
   Due to affiliate                                                               3,637                 3,637
                                                                         ---------------------------------------
       Total liabilities                                                         11,933                13,274
                                                                         ---------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit):
   Limited partners (17,460 units)                                              197,730               758,143
   General Partner                                                              (75,646 )             (69,985 )
                                                                         -------------------------------------              --
       Total partners' capital                                                  122,084               688,158
                                                                         ---------------------------------------

   Total liabilities and partners' capital                               $      134,017         $     701,432
                                                                         =======================================


</TABLE>


















                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                            For the Three Months              For the Nine Months
                                                            Ended September 30,               Ended September 30,
                                                           1997             1996              1997            1996
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
   <S>                                                  <C>             <C>               <C>             <C>        
   Revenues:

   Lease revenue                                        $    8,777      $   58,429        $   37,703      $  206,030 
   Interest and other income                                 1,850           3,536             8,067          11,275
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                     10,922           8,473            96,274          38,239
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                       21,549          70,438           142,044         255,544
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                             13,557          34,705            59,601         108,831
   Repairs and maintenance                                   6,851          13,192            12,507          36,608
   Management fees to affiliate                             10,913          10,913            32,738          32,738
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                              2,836          10,703            19,330          46,021
   Other general and administrative expenses                 5,717           6,161            24,463          26,923
   Provision for (recovery of) bad debt                     13,008          (2,538 )          13,008            (899 )
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                       52,882          73,136           161,647         250,222
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Equity in net income of unconsolidated special-
     purpose entity                                             --         231,147                --         192,041
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Net income (loss)                                    $  (31,333 )    $  228,449        $  (19,603 )    $  197,363  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Partners' share of net income (loss)

   Limited partners - 99%                               $  (31,020 )    $  226,165        $  (19,407 )    $  195,389 
   General Partner - 1%                                       (313 )         2,284              (196 )         1,974
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                                $  (31,333 )    $  228,449        $  (19,603 )    $  197,363  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Net income (loss) per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit - 17,460 units        $    (1.78 )    $    12.95        $    (1.11 )    $    11.19  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions                                   $       --      $  101,751        $   48,063      $  305,254 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                       $       --      $     5.77        $     2.73      $    17.31  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Special cash distributions                           $  132,273      $  450,000        $  498,408      $  450,000 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Special cash distributions per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit               $     7.50      $    25.52        $    28.26      $    25.52  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Total cash distributions per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit               $     7.50      $    31.29        $    30.99      $    42.83  
                                                        ===============================================================

</TABLE>



                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL For
             the period from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                              Limited            General
                                                             Partners            Partner             Total
                                                          ------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                                                     <C>                 <C>               <C>         
   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1995        $  1,132,364        $  (66,205 )      $  1,066,159

   Net income                                                   468,643             4,734             473,377

   Cash distributions                                          (397,364 )          (4,014 )          (401,378 )

   Special distributions                                       (445,500 )          (4,500 )          (450,000 )
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1996             758,143           (69,985 )           688,158

   Net loss                                                     (19,407 )            (196 )           (19,603 )

   Cash distributions                                           (47,582 )            (481 )           (48,063 )

   Special distributions                                       (493,424 )          (4,984 )          (498,408 )
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at September 30, 1997       $    197,730        $  (75,646 )      $    122,084
                                                           =====================================================

</TABLE>













                 See accompanying notes to financial statements

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                   For the Nine Months
                                                                                   Ended September 30,
                                                                                 1997               1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                       <C>                <C>         
   Operating activities:

   Net income (loss)                                                         $   (19,603 )      $   197,363 
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
         to net cash provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                        (96,274 )          (38,239 )
     Depreciation                                                                 59,601            108,831
     Income from unconsolidated special-purpose entity
       in excess of cash distributions                                                --           (192,041 )
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                   26,120             47,515
       Prepaid insurance                                                           1,755              2,350
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                     (1,341 )          (65,504 )
       Lessee deposits                                                                --            (16,248 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities                   (29,742 )           44,027
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Distributions from unconsolidated special-purpose entity                           --            414,169
   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                        197,820             91,509
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                             197,820            505,678
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                  (541,006 )         (747,701 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                     (5,465 )           (7,553 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                (546,471 )         (755,254 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                    (378,393 )         (205,549 )

   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              478,922            351,363
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                $   100,529        $   145,814  
                                                                             =================================


</TABLE>












                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc. (the General
Partner),   the  accompanying   unaudited   financial   statements  contain  all
adjustments  necessary,  consisting  primarily of normal recurring accruals,  to
present fairly the financial position of PLM  Transportation  Equipment Partners
IXB 1986 Income Fund (the Partnership) as of September 30, 1997 and December 31,
1996, the statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1997 and 1996, the statements of changes in partners' capital for the period
from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997,  and the  statements of cash flows
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996.  Certain  information and
footnote  disclosures  normally  included in  financial  statements  prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting  principles have been condensed or
omitted from the accompanying  financial  statements.  For further  information,
reference should be made to the financial  statements and notes thereto included
in the Partnership's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1996, on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

The components of owned equipment are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                September 30,       December 31,
                                                     1997               1996
                                               ------------------------------------

   <S>                                         <C>                 <C>          
   Marine containers                           $      305,372      $     325,115
   Trailers                                           277,545          1,636,282
                                               ------------------------------------
                                                      582,917          1,961,397
   Less accumulated depreciation                     (552,153 )       (1,769,486 )
                                               ------------------------------------

   Net equipment                               $       30,764      $     191,911
                                               ====================================

</TABLE>

All  equipment  was either on lease or  operating in PLM  affiliated  short-term
rental  facilities as of September 30, 1997.  With the exception of one trailer,
all  equipment  was either on lease or  operating in PLM  affiliated  short-term
rental  facilities as of December 31, 1996.  The carrying  value of this trailer
was $46,438 as of December 31, 1996.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of marine containers and trailers with a net book value of $101,546 for
proceeds of $197,820.  During the nine months  ended  September  30,  1996,  the
Partnership sold or disposed of trailers and marine containers with an aggregate
net book value of $53,270 for proceeds of $91,509.

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions

During the first  quarter of 1996,  the  Partnership  completed its 10th year of
operations.  As originally  anticipated by the General Partner,  the Partnership
will be liquidated in an orderly manner in its 11th and 12th years of operation.
The General Partner is actively marketing the remaining equipment portfolio with
the intent of  maximizing  sale  proceeds.  As sale  proceeds  are  received the
General  Partner  intends  to  periodically  declare  special  distributions  to
distribute the sale proceeds to the partners.  During the  liquidation  phase of
the Partnership the equipment will continue to be leased under operating  leases
until

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions (continued)

sold. Operating cash flows, to the extent they exceed Partnership expenses, will
continue  to be  distributed  on a  quarterly  basis to  partners.  The  amounts
reflected for assets and liabilities of the  Partnership  have not been adjusted
to reflect  liquidation  values. The equipment portfolio continues to be carried
at the lower of  depreciated  cost or fair value less cost to dispose.  Although
the General Partner estimates that there will be distributions after liquidation
of assets and liabilities,  the amounts cannot be accurately determined prior to
actual  liquidation  of  the  equipment.   Any  excess  proceeds  over  expected
Partnership  obligations  will be  distributed  to the Partners  throughout  the
liquidation period. Upon final liquidation, the Partnership will be dissolved.

During the nine months ended  September 30, 1997 and 1996,  the General  Partner
paid   special   distributions   of  $28.26  and   $25.52,   respectively,   per
weighted-average limited partnership unit which were the result of proceeds from
the liquidation of equipment.  During the liquidation  phase, the Partnership is
not  permitted to reinvest  proceeds  from sales or  liquidations  of equipment.
These proceeds,  in excess of operational  cash  requirements,  are periodically
paid out to the  partners  in the form of special  distributions.  The sales and
liquidations occur because of equipment  destructions,  the determination by the
General  Partner  that it is the  appropriate  time to maximize the return on an
asset  through the sale of that asset,  and, in some leases,  the ability of the
lessee to exercise purchase options.

4.   Reclassifications

Certain  amounts in the 1996  financial  statements  have been  reclassified  to
conform to the 1997 presentation.



<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                                 BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                             September 30,          December 31,
                                                                                  1997                  1996
                                                                            ---------------------------------------
   <S>                                                                      <C>                    <C>          
   Assets:

   Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                              $    1,942,372         $   3,088,393
     Less accumulated depreciation                                              (1,817,471 )          (2,767,149 )
                                                                            ---------------------------------------
       Net equipment                                                               124,901               321,244

   Cash and cash equivalents                                                       131,635               264,450
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
         accounts of $2,941 in 1997 and $2,249 in 1996                              48,558                66,079
   Prepaid insurance                                                                   220                 2,663
                                                                            ---------------------------------------

   Total assets                                                             $      305,314         $     654,436
                                                                            =======================================

   Liabilities and Partners' Capital:

   Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and other liabilities                                   $       11,358         $      14,382
   Due to affiliate                                                                  3,523                 3,523
                                                                            ---------------------------------------
       Total liabilities                                                            14,881                17,905
                                                                            ---------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit):
   Limited partners (16,914 units)                                                 361,991               704,628
   General Partner                                                                 (71,558 )             (68,097 )
                                                                            -------------------------------------              --
       Total partners' capital                                                     290,433               636,531
                                                                            ---------------------------------------

    Total liabilities and partners' capital                                 $      305,314         $     654,436
                                                                            =======================================


</TABLE>


















                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                                        For the Three Months              For the Nine Months
                                                        Ended September 30,               Ended September 30,
                                                        1997            1996              1997            1996
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                                              <C>             <C>               <C>             <C>       
   Revenues:

   Lease revenue                                    $   67,292      $   83,286        $  192,306      $  271,607
   Interest and other income                             1,957           2,979             6,721          10,652
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                 76,281           3,692           160,266          21,893
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                  145,530          89,957           359,293         304,152
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                         27,461          50,365           102,659         156,154
   Repairs and maintenance                              19,972          24,439            52,239          81,795
   Management fees to affiliate                         10,568          10,568            31,704          32,592
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                         20,059          16,581            63,022          74,569
   Other general and administrative expenses             8,372           7,030            27,580          44,862
   Provision for (recovery of) bad debt                   (348 )        (5,644 )          10,706          (3,145 )
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                   86,084         103,339           287,910         386,827
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Equity in net income (loss) of unconsolidated
         special-purpose entity                             --            (296 )              --         111,247
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Net income (loss)                                $   59,446      $  (13,678 )      $   71,383      $   28,572
                                                    ===============================================================

   Partners' share of net income (loss):

   Limited partners - 99%                           $   58,852      $  (13,541 )      $   70,669      $   28,286
   General Partner - 1%                                    594            (137 )             714             286
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                            $   59,446      $  (13,678 )      $   71,383      $   28,572
                                                    ===============================================================

   Net income (loss) per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit (16,914 units)    $     3.48      $    (0.80 )      $     4.18      $     1.67
                                                    ===============================================================

   Cash distributions                               $       --      $   59,265        $   57,017      $  256,814
                                                    ===============================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $       --      $     3.47        $     3.34      $    15.03
                                                    ===============================================================

   Special distributions                            $  153,718      $  300,000        $  360,464      $  300,000
                                                    ===============================================================

   Special distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $     9.00      $    17.56        $    21.10      $    17.56
                                                    ===============================================================

   Total distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $     9.00      $    21.03        $    24.44      $    32.59
                                                    ===============================================================

</TABLE>


                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL For
             the period from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                              Limited            General
                                                              Partners           Partner             Total
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------

   <S>                                                     <C>                 <C>                <C>          
   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1995        $  1,208,326        $  (63,009 )       $ 1,145,317  

   Net income                                                   103,990             1,050             105,040

   Cash distributions                                          (310,688 )          (3,138 )          (313,826 )

   Special distributions                                       (297,000 )          (3,000 )          (300,000 )
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1996             704,628           (68,097 )           636,531

   Net income                                                    70,669               714              71,383

   Cash distributions                                           (56,447 )            (570 )           (57,017 )

   Special distributions                                       (356,859 )          (3,605 )          (360,464 )
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at September 30, 1997       $    361,991        $  (71,558 )       $   290,433 
                                                           =====================================================


</TABLE>











                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                   For the Nine Months
                                                                                   Ended September 30,
                                                                                 1997               1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                        <C>               <C>          
   Operating activities:

   Net income                                                                 $   71,383        $    28,572  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
         provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                       (160,266 )          (21,893 )
     Depreciation                                                                102,659            156,154
     Equity in net income from unconsolidated special-purpose entity                  --           (111,247 )
     Change in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                   17,521             51,927
       Prepaid insurance                                                           2,443             22,322
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                     (3,024 )               --
       Lessee deposits and reserves for repairs                                       --             12,795
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by operating activities                              30,716            138,630
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Distributions from unconsolidated special-purpose entity                           --            244,610
   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                        253,950             45,280
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                             253,950            289,890
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                  (413,306 )         (551,246 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                     (4,175 )           (5,568 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                (417,481 )         (556,814 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                    (132,815 )         (128,294 )

   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                              264,450            248,504
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  131,635        $   120,210  
                                                                             =================================

   Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
     Sales proceeds included in accounts receivable                           $       --        $    16,528  
                                                                             =================================

</TABLE>










                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc. (the General
Partner),   the  accompanying   unaudited   financial   statements  contain  all
adjustments  necessary,  consisting  primarily of normal recurring accruals,  to
present fairly the financial position of PLM  Transportation  Equipment Partners
IXC 1986 Income Fund (the Partnership) as of September 30, 1997 and December 31,
1996, the statements of operations for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1997 and 1996, the statements of changes in partners' capital for the period
from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997,  and the  statements of cash flows
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996.  Certain  information and
footnote  disclosures  normally  included in  financial  statements  prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting  principles have been condensed or
omitted from the accompanying  financial  statements.  For further  information,
reference should be made to the financial  statements and notes thereto included
in the Partnership's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1996, on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

The components of owned equipment are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                September 30,       December 31,
                                                     1997               1996
                                               ------------------------------------

   <S>                                         <C>                 <C>          
   Trailers                                    $    1,827,749      $   2,973,770
   Marine containers                                  114,623            114,623
                                               ------------------------------------
                                                    1,942,372          3,088,393
   Less accumulated depreciation                   (1,817,471 )       (2,767,149 )
                                               ------------------------------------
   Net equipment                               $      124,901      $     321,244
                                               ====================================

</TABLE>

All of the  equipment  was  either  on  lease  or  operating  in  PLM-affiliated
short-term rental facilities as of September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of trailers  with a net book value of $93,684 for proceeds of $253,950.
During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1996,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of trailers and a marine container with a net book value of $39,915 for
proceeds of $61,808.

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions

During the first  quarter of 1996,  the  Partnership  completed its 10th year of
operations.  As originally  anticipated by the General Partner,  the Partnership
will be liquidated in an orderly manner in its 11th and 12th years of operation.
The General Partner is actively marketing the remaining equipment portfolio with
the intent of  maximizing  sale  proceeds.  As sale  proceeds  are  received the
General  Partner  intends  to  periodically  declare  special  distributions  to
distribute the sale proceeds to the partners. During the

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions (continued)

liquidation  phase of the  Partnership  the equipment will continue to be leased
under  operating  leases until sold.  Operating  cash flows,  to the extent they
exceed  Partnership  expenses,  will continue to be  distributed  on a quarterly
basis to  partners.  The amounts  reflected  for assets and  liabilities  of the
Partnership have not been adjusted to reflect  liquidation values. The equipment
portfolio continues to be carried at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value
less cost to dispose.  Although the General Partner estimates that there will be
distributions after liquidation of assets and liabilities, the amounts cannot be
accurately  determined prior to actual liquidation of the equipment.  Any excess
proceeds  over  expected  Partnership  obligations  will be  distributed  to the
Partners  throughout  the  liquidation  period.  Upon  final  liquidation,   the
Partnership will be dissolved.

During the nine months ended  September 30, 1997 and 1996,  the General  Partner
paid   special   distributions   of  $21.10  and   $17.56,   respectively,   per
weighted-average limited partnership unit which were the result of proceeds from
equipment  liquidations.  During the liquidation  phase,  the Partnership is not
permitted to reinvest  proceeds from sales or liquidations  of equipment.  These
proceeds, in excess of operational cash requirements,  are periodically paid out
to the partners in the form of special distributions. The sales and liquidations
occur  because of  equipment  destructions,  the  determination  by the  General
Partner  that it is the  appropriate  time to  maximize  the  return on an asset
through the sale of that asset,  and, in some leases,  the ability of the lessee
to exercise purchase options.

4.   Reclassifications

Certain  amounts in the 1996  financial  statements  have been  reclassified  to
conform to the 1997 presentation.



<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                                 BALANCE SHEETS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                          September 30,          December 31,
                                                                               1997                  1996
                                                                         ---------------------------------------
  <S>                                                                    <C>                    <C>          
  Assets:

  Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                            $      856,786         $   1,463,355
    Less accumulated depreciation                                              (786,138 )          (1,280,566 )
                                                                         ---------------------------------------
      Net equipment                                                              70,648               182,789

  Cash and cash equivalents                                                     127,526                77,140
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
        accounts of $44,992 in 1997 and $29,601 in 1996                           2,750                15,839
  Prepaid insurance                                                               1,232                 2,293
                                                                         ---------------------------------------

   Total assets                                                          $      202,156         $     278,061
                                                                         =======================================

  Liabilities and Partners' Capital:

  Liabilities:
  Accounts payable and other liabilities                                 $       10,016         $       9,477
  Due to affiliate                                                                1,985                 1,985
                                                                         --------------------------------------
      Total liabilities                                                          12,001                11,462
                                                                         --------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit):
  Limited partners (9,529 units)                                                230,080               305,760
  General Partner                                                               (39,925 )             (39,161 )
                                                                         --------------------------------------
      Total partners' capital                                                   190,155               266,599
                                                                         --------------------------------------

  Total liabilities and partners' capital                                $      202,156         $     278,061
                                                                         ======================================

</TABLE>



















                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                            STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                            For the Three Months              For the Nine Months
                                                            Ended September 30,               Ended September 30,
                                                           1997             1996              1997            1996
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   <S>                                                   <C>            <C>               <C>             <C>         
   Revenues:

   Lease revenue                                         $  26,931      $   42,621        $   65,938      $  132,068  
   Interest and other income                                 1,245             595             3,055           4,737
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                     56,018           8,491            96,596          18,580
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                       84,194          51,707           165,589         155,385
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                             13,500          22,563            50,929          69,102
   Repairs and maintenance                                   5,456           5,008             9,856          22,185
   Management fees to affiliate                              5,956           5,956            17,867          17,867
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                              4,309           7,487            14,735          33,054
   Other general and administrative expenses                 4,809           7,246            18,453          33,681
   Provision for (recovery of) bad debt                     17,072          (2,673 )          15,392          (4,398 )
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                       51,102          45,587           127,232         171,491
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Net income (loss)                                     $  33,092      $    6,120        $   38,357      $  (16,106 ) 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Partners' share of net income (loss):

   Limited partners - 99%                                $  32,761      $    6,059        $   37,973      $  (15,945 )  
   General Partner - 1%                                        331              61               384            (161 )
                                                        -------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                                 $  33,092      $    6,120        $   38,357      $  (16,106 ) 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Net income (loss) per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit (9,529 units)          $    3.44      $     0.64        $     3.98      $    (1.67 ) 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions                                    $      --      $   18,798        $   18,549      $  115,288 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                        $      --      $     1.95        $     1.93      $    11.98   
                                                        ===============================================================

   Special distributions                                 $  48,126      $       --        $   96,252      $  100,000 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Special distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                        $    5.00      $       --        $    10.00      $    10.39  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Total distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                        $    5.00      $     1.95        $    11.93      $    22.37   
                                                        ===============================================================


</TABLE>


                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                 STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL For
             the period from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                              Limited             General
                                                             Partners             Partner             Total
                                                          --------------------------------------------------------



   <S>                                                     <C>                 <C>                <C>         
   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1995        $    603,509        $  (36,153 )       $    567,356

   Net loss                                                     (16,504 )            (167 )            (16,671 )

   Cash distributions                                          (132,745 )          (1,341 )           (134,086 )

   Special distributions                                       (148,500 )          (1,500 )           (150,000 )
                                                           -------------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at December 31, 1996             305,760           (39,161 )            266,599

   Net income                                                    37,973               384               38,357

   Cash distributions                                           (18,364 )            (185 )            (18,549 )

   Special distributions                                        (95,289 )            (963 )            (96,252 )
                                                           -------------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit)  at September 30, 1997      $    230,080        $  (39,925 )       $    190,155
                                                           =======================================================


</TABLE>













                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                            STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                                   For the Nine Months
                                                                                   Ended September 30,
                                                                                 1997               1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                        <C>               <C>            
   Operating activities:

   Net income (loss)                                                          $   38,357        $   (16,106 )  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
         cash provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                        (96,596 )          (18,580 )
     Depreciation                                                                 50,929             69,102
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                   23,089              7,990
       Prepaid insurance                                                           1,061             15,364
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                        539             (3,392 )
       Due to affiliate                                                               --              9,624
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by operating activities                              17,379             64,002
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                        147,808             33,865
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                             147,808             33,865
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                  (113,653 )         (213,135 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                     (1,148 )           (2,153 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                (114,801 )         (215,288 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                           50,386           (117,421 )

   Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                               77,140            191,840
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  127,526        $    74,419 
                                                                             =================================

   Supplemental disclosure of noncash investing and financing activities:
     Sales proceeds included in accounts receivable                           $   10,000        $        --   
                                                                             =================================


</TABLE>











                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997



1.   Opinion of Management

In the opinion of the  management of PLM Financial  Services,  Inc. (the General
Partner),   the  accompanying   unaudited   financial   statements  contain  all
adjustments  necessary,  consisting  primarily of normal recurring accruals,  to
present fairly the financial position of PLM  Transportation  Equipment Partners
IXD 1986 Income Fund (the Partnership) as of September 30, 1997 and December 31,
1996,  and the  statements  of  operations  for the three and nine months  ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996, the statements of changes in partners'  capital for
the period from December 31, 1995 to September 30, 1997,  and the  statements of
cash  flows for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997 and 1996.  Certain
information and footnote  disclosures  normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted  accounting  principles have been
condensed or omitted from the  accompanying  financial  statements.  For further
information,  reference  should be made to the  financial  statements  and notes
thereto  included in the  Partnership's  Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1996, on file at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2.   Equipment

The components of equipment are as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                September 30,       December 31,
                                                     1997               1996
                                               ------------------------------------
   <S>                                         <C>                 <C>          
   Trailers                                    $      700,051      $   1,207,934
   Marine containers                                  156,735            255,421
                                               ------------------------------------
                                                      856,786          1,463,355
   Less accumulated depreciation                     (786,138 )       (1,280,566 )
                                               ------------------------------------

   Net equipment                               $       70,648      $     182,789
                                               ====================================

</TABLE>

All  equipment  owned by the  Partnership  was either on lease or  operating  in
PLM-affiliated  short-term  rental facilities as of September 30, 1997 and as of
December 31, 1996.

During the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,  the  Partnership  sold or
disposed of marine  containers  and trailers with an aggregate net book value of
$61,212 for proceeds of $157,808.  During the nine months  ended  September  30,
1996, the Partnership  sold or disposed of marine  containers and a trailer with
an aggregate net book value of $15,285 for proceeds of $33,865.

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions

During the first  quarter of 1996,  the  Partnership  completed its 10th year of
operations.  As originally  anticipated by the General Partner,  the Partnership
will be liquidated in an orderly manner in its 11th and 12th years of operation.
The General Partner is actively marketing the remaining equipment portfolio with
the intent of  maximizing  sale  proceeds.  As sale  proceeds  are  received the
General  Partner  intends  to  periodically  declare  special  distributions  to
distribute the sale proceeds to the partners.  During the  liquidation  phase of
the Partnership the equipment will continue to be leased under operating  leases
until  sold.  Operating  cash  flows,  to the  extent  they  exceed  Partnership
expenses, will continue to be distributed on a quarterly basis to partners.
The amounts reflected for assets and liabilities of the

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                               September 30, 1997

3.   Liquidation and Special Distributions (continued)

Partnership have not been adjusted to reflect  liquidation values. The equipment
portfolio continues to be carried at the lower of depreciated cost or fair value
less cost to dispose.  Although the General Partner estimates that there will be
distributions after liquidation of assets and liabilities, the amounts cannot be
accurately  determined prior to actual liquidation of the equipment.  Any excess
proceeds  over  expected  Partnership  obligations  will be  distributed  to the
Partners  throughout  the  liquidation  period.  Upon  final  liquidation,   the
Partnership will be dissolved.

During the nine months ended  September 30, 1997 and 1996,  the General  Partner
paid   special   distributions   of  $10.00  and   $10.39,   respectively,   per
weighted-average limited partnership unit which were the result of proceeds from
equipment  liquidations.  During the liquidation  phase,  the Partnership is not
permitted to reinvest  proceeds from sales or liquidations  of equipment.  These
proceeds, in excess of operational cash requirements,  are periodically paid out
to the partners in the form of special distributions. The sales and liquidations
occur  because of  equipment  destructions,  the  determination  by the  General
Partner  that it is the  appropriate  time to  maximize  the  return on an asset
through the sale of that asset,  and, in some leases,  the ability of the lessee
to exercise purchase options.



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

(I)  RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Comparison  of the  Partnership's  Operating  Results for the Three Months Ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996

TEP IXA

(A)  Revenues

Total revenues of $105,214 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  decreased
from  $392,472 for the same period in 1996,  due  primarily to lower gain on the
disposition on equipment and lower lease revenues.

(1) Lease revenue  decreased to $67,946 in the third quarter 1997,  from $97,143
in the same period of 1996. The following  table lists lease revenues  earned by
equipment type:

                                                For the Three Months Ended
                                                      September 30,
                                                  1997             1996
                                              -------------------------------

   Trailers                                    $   43,048       $   73,480
   Marine containers                               24,898           16,072
   Rail equipment                                      --            7,591
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $   67,946       $   97,143
                                               ==============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue decreased $30,432 due primarily to the sale of trailers
during 1997 and 1996,  and lower  utilization  in short-term  rental  facilities
operated by an affiliate of the General Partner.

     (b)  Container  revenue  increased  $8,826 due to the net increase in lease
revenue for the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  compared to the same quarter
of 1996.

     (c) No railcar  revenue was earned in the third  quarter of 1997 due to the
sale of all the Partnership's railcars during 1996.

(2) For the quarter ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership realized a gain of
$34,479 on the sale or disposition of trailers and a marine container,  compared
to the same period in 1996, when the Partnership  realized a gain of $292,451 on
the disposition of railcars, marine containers, and a trailer.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses of $92,862 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  decreased
from $105,426 for the same period in 1996. The decrease in expenses in the third
quarter of 1997 was  attributable  to  decreases  in  depreciation  expense  and
repairs and  maintenance,  and general and  administrative  expenses,  partially
offset by an increase in provision for (recovery of) bad debt.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$9,125 in the third quarter of 1997,  from $19,772 in the third quarter of 1996,
due primarily to the sale of equipment during 1997 and 1996.



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(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, general and administrative  expenses,  and provision for (recovery of) bad
debt)  decreased to $83,737 in the third quarter 1997,  from $85,654 in the same
period in 1996. This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a $15,351  decrease in depreciation  expense  reflecting asset sales or
dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (b) a $6,438 decrease in general and  administrative  expenses reflects the
decreased  administrative  costs related to short-term  rental facilities due to
sale of equipment.

     (c) a $19,872  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

(C)  Net Income

As a result of the  foregoing,  the  Partnership's  net income of $12,352 in the
third quarter  1997,  decreased  from  $287,046 in the same period in 1996.  The
Partnership's  ability  to operate  or  liquidate  assets,  secure  leases,  and
re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration of the Partnership
is subject  to many  factors,  and the  Partnership's  performance  in the third
quarter 1997, is not  necessarily  indicative  of future  periods.  In the third
quarter  of  1997,  no  regular  distributions  were  made  but the  Partnership
distributed  a special  distribution  of $121,425 to the  limited  partners,  or
approximately $5.00 per weighted-average limited partnership unit.

TEP IXB

(A)  Owned Equipment Operations

Revenues  less direct  expenses  (defined as repairs and  maintenance  and asset
specific insurance  expense) on owned equipment  decreased for the quarter ended
September  30, 1997,  when  compared to the same period of 1996.  The  following
table presents revenues less direct expenses by owned equipment type:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                              For the Three Months
                                                                               Ended September 30,
                                                                             1997               1996
                                                                         --------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                 <C>      
   Marine containers                                                     $     6,068         $   3,781
   Trailers                                                                   (1,868 )          22,733
   Railcar equipment                                                          (2,637 )          18,423

</TABLE>

Marine containers: Marine container revenues and direct expenses were $6,125 and
$57, respectively,  for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, compared to $3,820
and $39,  respectively,  during the same period of 1996.  The increase in marine
container contribution was due to higher revenue in the third quarter of 1997 as
compared to the same quarter of 1996.

Trailers:   Trailer  revenues  and  direct  expenses  were  $5,202  and  $7,070,
respectively,  for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, compared to $32,739 and
$10,006,  respectively,  during  the  same  period  of  1996.  The  decrease  in
contribution was due to lower  utilization of trailers in the short-term  rental
facilities and the disposition of trailers.

Railcar equipment:  Railcar revenues and direct expenses were a credit of $2,550
and $87,  respectively,  for the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  compared to
$21,870 and $3,447,  respectively,  during the same period of 1996. The decrease
in contribution was due to the sale of all the railcars owned by the Partnership
in the fourth  quarter of 1996.  The credit in  revenue  for the  quarter  ended
September 30, 1997 was due to a credit given to a former lessee.



<PAGE>


(B)  Indirect Expenses Related to Owned Equipment Operations

Total  indirect  expenses of $45,668 for the quarter  ended  September 30, 1997,
decreased from $59,644 for the same period of 1996. The variance is explained as
follows:

     (1) a $21,148 decrease in depreciation  expense  reflecting assets sales or
dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (2) a $8,374 decrease in general and  administrative  expenses reflects the
decreased  administrative  costs related to short-term  rental facilities due to
sale of equipment.

     (3) a $15,546  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

(C)  Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

For the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$10,922 on the disposal of a marine container and trailers  compared to the same
period  of  1996,  where  the  Partnership  realized  a gain  of  $8,473  on the
disposition of marine containers and a trailer.

(D)  Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Special-Purpose Entity

Equity in net income of unconsolidated  special-purpose  entity was $231,147 for
the quarter ended September 30, 1996, and  represented the net income  generated
from the Partnership's interest in an entity which owned an aircraft,  accounted
for under the equity  method.  This  investment was sold in the third quarter of
1996.

(E)  Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the  foregoing,  the  Partnership's  net loss of $31,333  for the
quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  compared to a net income of $228,449 for the
same period in 1996. The  Partnership's  ability to operate or liquidate assets,
secure leases, and re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration
of the Partnership is subject to many factors, and the Partnership's performance
for the quarter  ended  September  30, 1997,  is not  necessarily  indicative of
future   periods.   For  the  quarter  ended  September  30,  1997,  no  regular
distributions were made but the Partnership  distributed a special  distribution
of $130,950 to the limited partners, or approximately $7.50 per weighted-average
limited partnership unit.

TEP IXC

(A)  Owned Equipment Operations

Revenues  less direct  expenses  (defined as repairs and  maintenance  and asset
specific insurance  expenses) on owned equipment decreased for the quarter ended
September 30, 1997 when compared to the same period of 1996. The following table
presents revenues less direct expenses by owned equipment type:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               For the three months
                                                                               ended September 30,
                                                                             1997                1996
                                                                         ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                 <C>       
   Trailers                                                              $   43,000          $   52,629
   Railcar equipment                                                          2,520               5,419
   Marine containers                                                          1,149                 445

</TABLE>

Trailers:  Trailer  revenues  and direct  expenses  were  $63,572  and  $20,572,
respectively,  for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, compared to $75,026 and
$22,397,  respectively,  during  the  same  period  of  1996.  The  decrease  in
contribution was due to lower  utilization of trailers in the short-term  rental
facilities and the disposition of trailers.



<PAGE>


Railcar  equipment:  Railcar  revenues and direct  expenses were $2,550 and $30,
respectively,  for the quarter ended September 30, 1997,  compared to $7,800 and
$2,381,   respectively   during  the  same  period  of  1996.  The  decrease  in
contribution was due to the sale of all the railcars owned by the Partnership in
the fourth quarter of 1996.

Marine containers: Marine container revenues and direct expenses were $1,170 and
$21,  respectively,  for the quarter ended September 30, 1997,  compared to $460
and $15,  respectively,  during the same period of 1996.  The increase in marine
container contribution was due to higher revenue for the quarter ended September
30, 1997, compared to the same quarter of 1996.

(B) Indirect Expenses Related to Owned Equipment

Total  indirect  expenses of $65,461 for the quarter  ended  September 30, 1997,
decreased from $78,546 for the same period of 1996. The variance is explained as
follows:

     (1) a $22,904  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  reflecting  asset sales
during 1997 and 1996.

     (2) a $5,296  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the  General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

     (3) a $4,523 increase in general and administrative  reflects the increased
administrative costs related to short-term rental facilities.

(C)  Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

For the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$76,281 on the  disposition  of  trailers,  compared to the same period in 1996,
when the Partnership realized a gain of $3,692 on the disposal of a trailer.

(D)  Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Special-purpose Entity

Equity in the net loss of the unconsolidated special-purpose entity was $296 for
the quarter ended September 30, 1996, and represents the net loss generated from
the Partnership's  interest in an entity which owned an aircraft,  accounted for
under the equity method. The investment was sold in the second quarter of 1996.

(F)  Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the foregoing,  the Partnership had net income of $59,446 for the
quarter  ended  September  30, 1997, as compared to a net loss of $13,678 in the
same period in 1996. The  Partnership's  ability to operate or liquidate assets,
secure leases, and re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration
of the Partnership is subject to many factors, and the Partnership's performance
for the quarter  ended  September  30, 1997,  is not  necessarily  indicative of
future   periods.   For  the  quarter  ended  September  30,  1997,  no  regular
distributions were made but the Partnership  distributed a special  distribution
of $152,181 to the limited partners, or approximately $9.00 per weighted-average
limited partnership unit.

TEP IXD

(A) Revenues

Total  revenues of $84,194 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  increased
from  $51,707 for the same period in 1996,  due  primarily to higher gain on the
disposition  of  equipment  and higher  interest  and other  income in the third
quarter of 1997,  as compared to the same  period in 1996,  partially  offset by
lower lease revenues.



<PAGE>


(1) Lease  revenues  decreased  to  $26,931 in the third  quarter of 1997,  from
$42,621 in the same period in 1996.  The  following  table  lists lease  revenue
earned by equipment type:

                                                   For the Three Months
                                                   Ended September 30,
                                                  1997             1996
                                              -------------------------------

   Marine containers                           $   15,336       $   10,165
   Trailers                                        11,595           32,456
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $   26,931       $   42,621
                                               ==============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Container revenue increased $5,171 due to net increase in lease revenue
for the quarter ended September 30, 1997, compared to the same quarter of 1996.

     (b) Trailer  revenue  decreased  $20,861 due to the sale of trailers during
1997 and 1996, and lower utilization in short-term rental facilities operated by
an affiliate of the General Partner.

(2) For the quarter ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership realized a gain of
$56,018 on the disposal of marine containers and trailers, as compared to a gain
of $8,491 on the  disposal  of marine  containers  and a trailer for the quarter
ended September 30, 1996.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses of $51,102 for the quarter ended  September 30, 1997,  increased
from  $45,587 for the same period in 1996.  The  increase in 1997  expenses  was
attributable primarily to increases in bad debt expenses, offset by decreases in
depreciation expenses and general and administrative expenses.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  increased to
$5,456 in the third quarter of 1997, from $5,008 in the same period in 1996.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, bad debt expense,  and general and administrative  expenses)  decreased to
$45,646 in the third  quarter of 1997,  from $40,579 in the same period in 1996.
The decrease resulted primarily from:

     (a) a $19,745  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

     (b) a $9,063 decrease in  depreciation  expense  reflecting  asset sales or
dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (c) a $5,615  decrease in general and  administrative  expense due to lower
administrative  costs related to  short-term  rental  facilities  due to sale of
equipment.

(C)  Net Income

As a result of the  foregoing,  the  Partnership's  net income of $33,092 in the
third  quarter of 1997,  increased  from $6,120 in the same period in 1996.  The
Partnership's  ability  to operate  or  liquidate  assets,  secure  leases,  and
re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the duration of the Partnership
is subject  to many  factors,  and the  Partnership's  performance  in the third
quarter 1997, is not  necessarily  indicative  of future  periods.  In the third
quarter 1997, no regular distributions were made but the Partnership distributed
a special  distribution  of $47,645 to the limited  partners,  or  approximately
$5.00 per weighted-average limited partnership unit.



<PAGE>


Comparison  of the  Partnership's  Operating  Results for the Nine Months  Ended
September 30, 1997 and 1996

TEP IXA

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues  of $330,630  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,
decreased from $670,507 for the same period in 1996, due primarily to lower gain
on the disposition of equipment,  lower lease revenue, and lower interest income
and other income.

(1) Lease revenue  decreased to $198,893 in the nine months ended  September 30,
1997,  from $317,352 in the same period of 1996. The following table lists lease
revenues earned by equipment type:

                                                    For the Nine Months
                                                    Ended September 30,
                                                   1997             1996
                                               ------------------------------

   Trailers                                    $  142,545       $  209,576
   Marine containers                               56,348           69,285
   Rail equipment                                      --           38,491
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $  198,893       $  317,352
                                               ==============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue  decreased  $67,031 due to disposition of equipment and
lower  utilization  of trailers in the  short-term  rental  facilities  in 1997,
compared to 1996 levels.

     (b) Marine container revenue decreased $12,937 due to lower utilization and
the disposal of equipment.

     (c)  Railcar  revenue  decreased  $38,491  due  to  the  sale  of  all  the
Partnership's railcars during 1996.

(2) For the nine months ended  September 30, 1997,  the  Partnership  realized a
gain of $123,611 on the sale or disposition  of trailers and marine  containers,
compared to the same period in 1996,  where the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$337,432  on  the  sale  or  disposition  of  railcars,   trailers,  and  marine
containers.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses  of $280,307  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,
decreased  from  $356,369  for the same  period in 1996.  The  decrease  in 1997
expenses was  attributable  to decreases in  depreciation  expense,  repairs and
maintenance, and general and administrative expenses.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$25,267 in 1997,  from $45,671 in the same period in 1996. This decrease was due
primarily to the disposition of equipment.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, general and administrative  expenses,  and provision for (recovery of) bad
debt)  decreased to $255,040 in the nine months ended  September 30, 1997,  from
$310,698 in the same period in 1996.

This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a $41,592 decrease in depreciation  expense from 1996 levels reflecting
assets sales or dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (b) a $35,873  decrease in general and  administrative  expenses  from 1996
levels  due to lower  administrative  costs  related  to the  short-term  rental
facilities due to the sale of equipment.

     (c) a $22,655  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

(C)  Net Income

As a result of the foregoing,  the Partnership's net income decreased to $50,323
in the nine months ended September 30, 1997, from $314,138 in the same period in
1996. The Partnership's  ability to operate or liquidate assets,  secure leases,
and  re-lease  those  assets  whose  leases  expire  during the  duration of the
Partnership is subject to many factors, and the Partnership's performance in the
nine months ended  September 30, 1997, is not  necessarily  indicative of future
periods.   In  the  nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,  the  Partnership
distributed  $307,907  to the  limited  partners,  or  approximately  $12.68 per
weighted-average  limited partnership unit which included a special distribution
of $10.00 per weighted-average limited partnership unit.

TEP IXB

(A)  Owned Equipment Operations

Revenues  less direct  expenses  (defined as repairs and  maintenance  and asset
specific  insurance  expense) on owned  equipment  decreased  in the nine months
ended  September  30,  1997,  when  compared  to the same  period  of 1996.  The
following table presents revenues less direct expenses by owned equipment type:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                              For the Nine Months
                                                                              Ended September 30,
                                                                            1997               1996
                                                                         ------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                <C>     
   Marine containers                                                     $  13,828          $ 16,474
   Trailers                                                                 10,489            91,239
   Railcar equipment                                                          (295 )          60,580

</TABLE>

Marine  containers:  Marine container  revenues and direct expenses were $14,010
and $182,  respectively,  for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared
to $16,627 and $153,  respectively during the same period of 1996. The number of
marine containers owned by the Partnership  declined over the past twelve months
due  to  sales  and  dispositions.  In  addition,  the  marine  container  fleet
experienced  lower  utilization,  resulting  in a decrease  in marine  container
contribution.

Trailers:  Trailer  revenues  and direct  expenses  were  $23,693  and  $13,204,
respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to $123,793
and $32,554,  respectively  during the same period of 1996.  The decrease of net
contribution was due to lower  utilization of trailers in the short-term  rental
facilities and the disposition of trailers.

Railcar  equipment:  Railcar  revenues and direct  expenses  were zero and $295,
respectively,  for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to $65,610
and $5,030,  respectively,  during the same period of 1996.  The decrease in net
contribution was due to the sale of all the Partnership's  railcars owned by the
Partnership in the fourth quarter of 1996.

(B)  Indirect Expenses Related to Owned Equipment

Total  indirect  expenses  decreased  to  $147,966  for the  nine  months  ended
September 30, 1997,  from $212,485 for the same period of 1996.  The variance is
explained as follows:

     (1) a $49,230 decrease in depreciation  expense from 1996 levels reflecting
assets sales or dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (2) a $29,196  decrease in general and  administrative  expenses  from 1996
levels.  This  reflects  the  decreased  administrative  costs  related  to  the
short-term rental facilities due to the sale of equipment.

     (3) a $13,907  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

(C)  Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership realized a gain of
$96,274 on the disposal of marine  containers and trailers  compared to the same
period in 1996, where the Partnership realized a gain of $38,239 on the disposal
of marine containers and trailers.

(D)  Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Special-Purpose Entity

Equity  in the net  income  of the  unconsolidated  special-purpose  entity  was
$192,041 for the nine months ended  September 30, 1996, and  represented the net
income  generated  from the  Partnership's  interest in an entity which owned an
aircraft, accounted for under the equity method. This investment was sold in the
third quarter of 1996.

(E)  Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the foregoing,  the  Partnership had a net loss of $19,603 in the
nine months ended September 30, 1997, as compared to a net income of $197,363 in
the same  period in 1996.  The  Partnership's  ability to  operate or  liquidate
assets,  secure leases, and re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the
duration of the  Partnership is subject to many factors,  and the  Partnership's
performance  in the nine months ended  September  30, 1997,  is not  necessarily
indicative of future  periods.  In the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the
Partnership  distributed  $541,006 to the  limited  partners,  or  approximately
$30.99 per  weighted-average  limited  partnership unit which included a special
distribution of $28.26 per weighted-average limited partnership unit.

TEP IXC

(A)  Owned Equipment Operations

Revenues  less direct  expenses  (defined as repairs and  maintenance  and asset
specific insurance  expenses) on owned equipment decreased during the first nine
months of 1997 when  compared to the same period of 1996.  The  following  table
presents revenues less direct expenses by owned equipment type:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                               For the nine months
                                                                               ended September 30,
                                                                             1997                1996
                                                                         ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                 <C>       
   Trailers                                                              $  135,436          $  166,114
   Marine containers                                                          2,657               3,661
   Railcar equipment                                                            (94 )            18,724

</TABLE>

Trailers:  Trailer  revenues  and direct  expenses  were  $189,583  and $54,147,
respectively, for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to $244,489
and $78,375,  respectively  during the same period of 1996.  The decrease of net
contribution was due to lower  utilization of trailers in the short-term  rental
facilities and the disposition of trailers.

Marine containers: Marine container revenues and direct expenses were $2,723 and
$66,  respectively,  for the nine months ended  September 30, 1997,  compared to
$3,718 and $57  respectively  during the same  period of 1996.  The  decrease in
marine container  contribution was due to lower utilization of marine containers
for the nine months ended  September 30, 1997, as compared to the same period of
1996.

Railcar  equipment:  Railcar  revenues  and direct  expenses  were zero and $94,
respectively,  for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to $23,400
and $4,676,  respectively  during the same period of 1996.  The  decrease of net
contribution was due to the sale of all the railcars owned by the Partnership in
the fourth quarter of 1996.



<PAGE>


(B) Indirect Expenses Related to Owned Equipment

Total  indirect  expenses of $233,603  for the nine months ended  September  30,
1997,  decreased  from  $303,719  for the same period of 1996.  The  variance is
explained as follows:

     (1) a $53,495 decrease in depreciation  expense from 1996 levels was due to
asset sales during 1997 and 1996.

     (2) a $29,584 decrease in general and administrative  expenses due to lower
administrative costs related to the short-term rental facilities due to the sale
of equipment.

     (3) a $13,851  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

(C)  Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

For the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the Partnership realized a gain of
$160,266 on the sale of trailers, compared to the same period in 1996, where the
Partnership  realized  a gain of $21,893  on the sale of  trailers  and a marine
container.

(D)  Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Special-Purpose Entity

Equity  in the net  income  of the  unconsolidated  special-purpose  entity  was
$111,247 for the nine months ended  September 30, 1996,  and  represents the net
income  generated  from the  Partnership's  interest in an entity which owned an
aircraft, accounted for under the equity method. This investment was sold in the
second quarter of 1996.

(E)  Net Income

As a result of the foregoing,  the Partnership's net income increased to $71,383
in the nine months ended  September 30, 1997, from $28,572 in the same period in
1996. The Partnership's  ability to operate or liquidate assets,  secure leases,
and  re-lease  those  assets  whose  leases  expire  during the  duration of the
Partnership is subject to many factors, and the Partnership's performance in the
nine months ended  September 30, 1997, is not  necessarily  indicative of future
periods.   In  the  nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997,  the  Partnership
distributed  $413,306  to the  limited  partners,  or  approximately  $24.44 per
weighted-average  limited partnership unit which included a special distribution
of $21.10 per weighted-average limited partnership unit.

TEP IXD

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues  of  $165,589  for the nine  months  ended  September  30,  1997
increased from $155,385 for the same period in 1996 due primarily to higher gain
on sale of equipment,  offset by a lower lease  revenues and lower  interest and
other income in 1997 compared to 1996.

(1) Lease revenues  decreased to $65,938 in the nine months ended  September 30,
1997,  from $132,068 in the same period in 1996. The following table lists lease
revenue earned by equipment type:


                                                    For the Nine Months
                                                    Ended September 30,
                                                   1997             1996
                                               ------------------------------

   Marine containers                           $   33,129       $   39,068
   Trailers                                        32,809           93,000
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $   65,938       $  132,068
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The decrease was due to the following:

     (a) Marine container revenue decreased $5,939 primarily due to the disposal
of equipment and lower utilization.

     (b) Trailer revenue decreased $60,191 due primarily to lower utilization in
short-term rental facilities operated by an affiliate of the General Partner and
the disposition of equipment.

(2) For the nine months ended  September 30, 1997,  the  Partnership  realized a
gain of $96,596  on the sale or  disposal  of  trailers  and marine  containers,
compared  to the same  period in 1996,  where the  Partnership  realized  a gain
$18,580 on the sale or disposal of a trailer and marine containers.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses  decreased to $127,232 for the nine months ended  September  30,
1997,  from $171,491 for the same period in 1996.  The decrease in 1997 expenses
was attributable primarily to decreases in general and administrative  expenses,
depreciation  expense, and repairs and maintenance,  offset by a increase in bad
debt expense.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$9,856 in the nine months ended  September  30,  1997,  from $22,185 in the same
period in 1996. The decrease resulted primarily from the disposal of equipment.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, bad debt expense,  and general and administrative  expenses)  decreased to
$117,376 in the nine months ended  September 30, 1997, from $149,306 in the same
period in 1996. This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a $33,547  decrease in general and  administrative  expenses  from 1996
levels  due to lower  administrative  costs  related  to the  short-term  rental
facilities due to the sale of equipment.

     (b) a $18,173 decrease in depreciation expense from 1996 levels, reflecting
asset sales or dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (3) a $19,790  increase in bad debt  expense  due to the General  Partner's
evaluation of the collectibility of trade receivables.

(C)  Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the  foregoing,  the  Partnership's  net income of $38,357 in the
nine months ended  September  30, 1997,  as compared to a net loss of $16,106 in
the same  period in 1996.  The  Partnership's  ability to  operate or  liquidate
assets,  secure leases, and re-lease those assets whose leases expire during the
duration of the  Partnership is subject to many factors,  and the  Partnership's
performance  in the nine months ended  September  30, 1997,  is not  necessarily
indicative of future  periods.  In the nine months ended September 30, 1997, the
Partnership  distributed  $113,653 to the  limited  partners,  or  approximately
$11.93 per  weighted-average  limited  partnership unit which included a special
distribution of $10.00 per weighted-average limited partnership unit.









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(II) ASSET SALES

The General Partner is actively marketing the remaining equipment portfolio with
the intent of maximizing sale proceeds. As discussed in Note 3, the Partnerships
entered the  liquidation  phase in 1996.  During the nine months ended September
30, 1997,  marine  containers  and trailers owned by TEP IXA were disposed for a
total of $235,764. Trailers and marine containers owned by TEP IXB were disposed
for a total of $197,820.  Trailers  owned by TEP IXC were disposed for $253,950.
Marine containers and trailers owned by TEP IXD were disposed of for $157,808.

(III)    MARKET VALUES

As of September 30, 1997, the General Partner  estimated the current fair market
value of each  Partnership's  equipment  portfolio  to be  approximately  : $0.6
million,  $0.2 million, $0.6 million, and $0.4 million for TEP IXA, TEP IXB, TEP
IXC, and TEP IXD, respectively.

(IV) OUTLOOK FOR THE FUTURE

Pursuant to the original  operating  plan, the  Partnerships  entered into their
liquidation  phase during 1996 and the General Partner is actively  pursuing the
sale of all of the Partnerships'  equipment with the intention of winding up the
Partnerships and distributing all available cash to the Partners.

(V)  FORWARD LOOKING INFORMATION

Except for historical  information contained herein, the discussion in this Form
10-Q contains  forward-looking  statements that involve risks and uncertainties,
such as statements of the  Partnership's  plans,  objectives,  expectations  and
intentions.  The cautionary  statements made in this Form 10-Q should be read as
being applicable to all related forward-looking  statements wherever they appear
in this Form 10-Q. The Partnership's actual results could differ materially from
those discussed here.







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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

     (a) Exhibits

         None.

     (b) Reports on Form 8-K

         None.




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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.


                                      PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT
                                      PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND

                                      By:  PLM Financial Services, Inc.
                                           General Partner





Date:  November 12, 1997              By:  /s/ Richard Brock
                                           ------------------
                                           Richard Brock
                                           Vice President and
                                           Corporate Controller






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