PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
10-Q, 1997-08-08
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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 June 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>


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

   Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                               $  2,660,165         $   3,486,094     
     Less accumulated depreciation                                             (2,468,129 )          (3,140,358 )
                                                                             -------------------------------------
       Net equipment                                                              192,036               345,736

   Cash and cash equivalents                                                      230,644               211,878
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
         accounts of $73,863 in 1997 and $57,870 in 1996                           83,346                97,754
   Prepaid insurance                                                                  975                 2,438
                                                                             -------------------------------------

    Total assets                                                             $    507,001         $     657,806 
                                                                             =====================================

   Liabilities and partners' capital:

   Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and other liabilities                                    $      8,940         $       9,350  
   Due to affiliate                                                                 5,059                 5,059
                                                                             -------------------------------------
       Total liabilities                                                           13,999                14,409
                                                                             -------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit):
   Limited partners (24,285 units)                                                595,027               743,918
   General Partner                                                               (102,025 )            (100,521 )
                                                                             -------------------------------------
       Total partners' capital                                                    493,002               643,397
                                                                             -------------------------------------

   Total liabilities and partners' capital                                   $    507,001         $     657,806  
                                                                             =====================================

</TABLE>




















                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



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

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

   Lease revenue                                    $   56,530      $  109,072       $   130,947      $    220,209 
   Interest and other income                             2,850           1,880             5,337            12,845
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                 30,958          42,312            89,132            44,981
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                   90,338         153,264           225,416           278,035
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                         37,337          52,148            79,141           105,382
   Repairs and maintenance                               9,741          13,905            16,142            25,899
   Management fees to affiliate                         15,178          15,178            30,356            31,204
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                         13,741          21,838            31,658            45,495
   Other general and administrative expenses            16,557          22,034            30,146            42,965
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                   92,554         125,103           187,443           250,945
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------

   Net (loss) income                                $   (2,216 )    $   28,161       $    37,973      $     27,090  
                                                    =================================================================

   Partners' share of net (loss) income:

   Limited partners - 99%                           $   (2,194 )    $   27,879       $    37,593      $     26,819   
   General Partner - 1%                                    (22 )           282               380               271
                                                    -----------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                            $   (2,216 )    $   28,161       $    37,973      $     27,090   
                                                    =================================================================

   Net (loss) income per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit - 24,285 units    $    (0.09 )    $     1.15       $      1.55      $       1.10   
                                                    =================================================================

   Cash distributions                               $       --      $   68,216       $    65,714      $    142,681 
                                                    =================================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $       --      $     2.78       $      2.68      $       5.82 
                                                    =================================================================

   Special cash distributions                       $  122,654      $  100,000       $   122,654      $  1,100,000  
                                                    =================================================================

   Special cash distributions per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit           $     5.00      $     4.08       $      5.00      $      44.84 
                                                    =================================================================

   Total cash distribution per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit           $     5.00      $     6.86       $      7.68      $      50.66
                                                    =================================================================

</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 June 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                                                     37,593                 380               37,973

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

   Special distributions                                        (121,427 )            (1,227 )           (122,654 )
                                                           ---------------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at June 30, 1997            $     595,027        $   (102,025 )      $     493,002
                                                           =========================================================


</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 Six Months
                                                                                      Ended June 30,
                                                                                 1997                1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                       <C>                   <C>        
   Operating activities:

   Net income                                                                $    37,973           $   27,090 
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
         provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                        (89,132 )            (44,981 )
     Depreciation                                                                 79,141              105,382
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                   14,408               18,890
       Prepaid insurance                                                           1,463                2,635
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                       (410 )            (17,795 )
       Due to affiliate                                                               --                8,000
       Lessee deposits and reserves                                                   --              (17,174 )
                                                                             ----------------------------------
           Net cash provided by operating activities                              43,443               82,047
                                                                             ----------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Payments received on sales-type lease                                              --            1,003,564
   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                        163,691               64,997
                                                                             ----------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                             163,691            1,068,561
                                                                             ----------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                  (186,484 )         (1,230,254 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                     (1,884 )            (12,427 )
                                                                             ----------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                (188,368 )         (1,242,681 )
                                                                             ----------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                           18,766              (92,073 )

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

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                $   230,644           $  159,636  
                                                                             ==================================

</TABLE>














                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.


<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXA 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  June 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 June 30,  1997 and  December  31,
1996,  the  statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30,
1997 and 1996,  the  statements  of changes in partners'  capital for the period
from  December 31, 1995 to June 30, 1997,  and the  statements of cash flows for
the six months ended June 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>

                                                  June 30,         December 31,
                                                    1997               1996
                                               -----------------------------------

   <S>                                         <C>                <C>          
   Trailers                                    $   1,555,454      $   2,357,296
   Marine containers                               1,104,711          1,128,798
                                               -----------------------------------
                                                   2,660,165          3,486,094
   Less accumulated depreciation                  (2,468,129 )       (3,140,358 )
                                               -----------------------------------

   Net equipment                               $     192,036      $     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 June 30, 1997 and
December  31,  1996.  The net  carrying  value of this  trailer  was $15,154 and
$28,433, respectively, as of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996.

During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the  Partnership  sold or disposed of
marine  containers  and  trailers  with an  aggregate  book value of $74,559 for
proceeds of $163,691. During the six months ended June 30, 1996, the Partnership
sold or disposed of marine containers and a trailer with an aggregate book value
of $20,016 for proceeds of $64,997.

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
                                  June 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 six months  ended June 30, 1997 and 1996,  the General  Partner  paid
special distributions of $5.00 and $44.84, respectively, per 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.




<PAGE>




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


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



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

   Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                           $   1,167,636         $   1,961,397
     Less accumulated depreciation                                          (1,081,588 )          (1,769,486 )
                                                                         --------------------------------------
       Net equipment                                                            86,048               191,911

   Cash and cash equivalents                                                   196,125               478,922
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
         accounts of $26,455 in 1997 and $22,285 in 1996                        13,591                28,720
   Prepaid insurance                                                               721                 1,879
                                                                         --------------------------------------

   Total assets                                                          $     296,485         $     701,432
                                                                         ======================================

   Liabilities and partners' capital:

   Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and other liabilities                                $       7,160         $       9,637
   Due to affiliate                                                              3,637                 3,637
                                                                         --------------------------------------
       Total liabilities                                                        10,797                13,274
                                                                         --------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit):
   Limited partners (17,460 units)                                             359,698               758,143
   General Partner                                                             (74,010 )             (69,985 )
                                                                         --------------------------------------
       Total partners' capital                                                 285,688               688,158
                                                                         --------------------------------------

   Total liabilities and partners' capital                               $     296,485         $     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 Six Months
                                                               Ended June 30,                    Ended June 30,
                                                           1997             1996              1997            1996
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
   <S>                                                  <C>             <C>               <C>             <C>         
   Revenues:

   Lease revenue                                        $    8,683      $   70,109        $   28,925      $  147,601  
   Interest and other income                                 2,108           3,643             6,217           7,738
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                     53,998          17,915            85,352          29,766
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                       64,789          91,667           120,494         185,105
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                             20,003          35,757            46,044          74,126
   Repairs and maintenance                                   2,883          14,198             5,656          23,416
   Management fees to affiliate                             10,913          10,912            21,825          21,825
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                              5,286          15,930            16,493          35,318
   Other general and administrative expenses                 8,858          11,892            18,748          22,401
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                       47,943          88,689           108,766         177,086
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Equity in net loss of unconsolidated special-
     purpose entity                                             --         (18,239 )              --         (39,106 )
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Net income (loss)                                    $   16,846      $  (15,261 )      $   11,728      $  (31,087 )
                                                        ===============================================================

   Partners' share of net income (loss)

   Limited partners - 99%                                   16,678      $  (15,108 )      $   11,611      $  (30,776 ) 
   General Partner - 1%                                        168            (153 )             117            (311 )
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                                $   16,846      $  (15,261 )      $   11,728      $  (31,087 )
                                                        ===============================================================

   Net income (loss) per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit - 17,460 units        $     0.96      $    (0.87 )      $     0.67      $    (1.76 )  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions                                   $       --      $  101,751        $   48,063      $  203,502   
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                       $       --      $     5.77        $     2.73      $    11.54   
                                                        ===============================================================

   Special cash distributions                           $   66,135      $       --        $  366,135      $       --   
                                                        ===============================================================

   Special cash distributions per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit               $     3.75      $       --        $    20.76      $       --
                                                        ===============================================================

   Total cash distributions per weighted-
         average limited partnership unit               $     3.75      $     5.77        $    23.49      $    11.54  
                                                        ===============================================================

</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 June 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 income                                                    11,611               117              11,728

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

   Special distributions                                       (362,474 )          (3,661 )          (366,135 )
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at June 30, 1997            $    359,698        $  (74,010 )      $    285,688
                                                           =====================================================



</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 Six Months
                                                                                     Ended June 30,
                                                                                 1997               1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                       <C>                <C>           
   Operating activities:

   Net income (loss)                                                         $    11,728        $   (31,087 ) 
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
         to net cash provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                        (85,352 )          (29,766 )
     Depreciation                                                                 46,044             74,126
     Equity in net loss from unconsolidated special-
           purpose entity                                                             --             39,106
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                   15,129             34,300
       Prepaid insurance                                                           1,158              1,798
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                     (2,477 )          (64,615 )
       Lessee deposits and reserve for repairs                                        --            (16,180 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities                   (13,770 )            7,682
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Distributions from unconsolidated special-purpose entity                           --             67,607
   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                        145,171             73,594
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                             145,171            141,201
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                  (410,056 )         (201,467 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                     (4,142 )           (2,035 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                (414,198 )         (203,502 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                    (282,797 )          (54,619 )

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

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                $   196,125        $   296,744 
                                                                             =================================


</TABLE>












                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXB 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  June 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 June 30,  1997 and  December  31,
1996,  the  statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30,
1997 and 1996,  the  statements  of changes in partners'  capital for the period
from  December 31, 1995 to June 30, 1997,  and the  statements of cash flows for
the six months ended June 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>


                                                  June 30,         December 31,
                                                    1997               1996
                                               -----------------------------------

   <S>                                         <C>                <C>          
   Trailers                                    $     842,521      $   1,636,282
   Marine containers                                 325,115            325,115
                                               -----------------------------------
                                                   1,167,636          1,961,397
   Less accumulated depreciation                  (1,081,588 )       (1,769,486 )
                                               -----------------------------------

   Net equipment                               $      86,048      $     191,911
                                               ===================================

</TABLE>

With  the  exception  of one  trailer,  all  equipment  was  either  on lease or
operating in PLM affiliated short-term rental facilities as of June 30, 1997 and
December 31, 1996.  The carrying  value of this trailer was $33,170 and $46,438,
respectively, as of June 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996.

During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the  Partnership  sold or disposed of
trailers  with a net book value of $59,819 for proceeds of $145,171.  During the
six months ended June 30, 1996, the Partnership sold or disposed of trailers and
marine  containers  with an aggregate  net book value of $43,828 for proceeds of
$73,594.

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
                                  June 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 six months  ended June 30,  1997,  the General  Partner  paid special
distributions  of $20.76 per limited  partnership  unit which were the result of
proceeds from equipment liquidations. No special distributions were paid for the
six months ended June 30, 1996. 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>




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

   Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                               $   2,397,414         $   3,088,393   
     Less accumulated depreciation                                              (2,211,233 )          (2,767,149 )
                                                                             -------------------------------------
       Net equipment                                                               186,181               321,244

   Cash and cash equivalents                                                       174,084               264,450
   Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
         accounts of $10,404 in 1997 and $2,249 in 1996                             34,687                66,079
   Prepaid insurance                                                                 1,085                 2,663
                                                                             -------------------------------------

   Total assets                                                              $      396,037        $      654,436   
                                                                             =====================================

   Liabilities and partners' capital:

   Liabilities:
   Accounts payable and other liabilities                                    $       7,810         $     14,382    
   Due to affiliate                                                                  3,523                3,523
                                                                             -------------------------------------
       Total liabilities                                                            11,333               17,905
                                                                             -------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit):
   Limited partners (16,914 units)                                                 455,319              704,628
   General Partner                                                                 (70,615 )            (68,097 )
                                                                             -------------------------------------
       Total partners' capital                                                     384,704              636,531
                                                                             -------------------------------------

   Total liabilities and partners' capital                                   $     396,037         $    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 Six Months
                                                           Ended June 30,                    Ended June 30,
                                                        1997            1996              1997            1996
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

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

   Lease revenue                                    $   51,565      $   81,683        $  125,014      $  188,321
   Interest and other income                             2,135           4,758             4,764           7,673
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                 34,121          16,513            83,985          18,201
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                   87,821         102,954           213,763         214,195
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                         35,569          51,803            75,198         105,789
   Repairs and maintenance                               9,504          23,478            32,267          57,356
   Management fees to affiliate                         10,568          10,590            21,136          22,024
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                         15,431          26,046            42,962          57,988
   Other general and administrative expenses            17,633          34,712            30,261          40,332
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                   88,705         146,629           201,824         283,489
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Equity in net income of unconsolidated
         special-purpose entity                             --         124,093                --         111,543
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Net (loss) income                                $     (884 )    $   80,418        $   11,939      $   42,249
                                                    ===============================================================

   Partners' share of net (loss) income:

   Limited partners - 99%                           $     (875 )    $   79,614        $   11,820      $   41,827
   General Partner - 1%                                     (9 )           804               119             422
                                                    ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                            $     (884 )    $   80,418        $   11,939      $   42,249
                                                    ===============================================================

   Net (loss) income per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit (16,914 units)    $    (0.05 )    $     4.71        $     0.70      $     2.47
                                                    ===============================================================

   Cash distributions                               $       --      $   98,774        $   57,017      $  197,547
                                                    ===============================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $       --      $     5.78        $     3.34      $    11.56
                                                    ===============================================================

   Special distributions                            $  106,749      $       --        $  206,749      $       --
                                                    ===============================================================

   Special distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $     6.25      $       --        $    12.10      $       --
                                                    ===============================================================

   Total distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                   $     6.25      $     5.78        $    15.44      $    11.56
                                                    ===============================================================

</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 June 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                                                    11,820               119              11,939

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

   Special distributions                                       (204,682 )          (2,067 )          (206,749 )
                                                           -----------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit) at June 30, 1997            $    455,319        $  (70,615 )      $    384,704   
                                                           =====================================================


</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 Six Months
                                                                                     Ended June 30,
                                                                                 1997               1996
                                                                             ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                        <C>               <C>           
   Operating activities:

   Net income                                                                 $   11,939        $    42,249   
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
         provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                        (83,985 )          (18,201 )
     Depreciation                                                                 75,198            105,789
     Equity in net income from unconsolidated special-purpose entity                  --           (111,543 )
     Change in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                   31,392             46,317
       Prepaid insurance                                                           1,578             21,710
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                     (6,572 )           (4,177 )
       Lessee deposits and reserves for repairs                                       --                 --
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by operating activities                              29,550             82,144
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Distributions from unconsolidated special-purpose entity                           --            244,906
   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                        143,850             53,308
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                             143,850            298,214
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                  (261,129 )         (195,572 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                     (2,637 )           (1,975 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                (263,766 )         (197,547 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents                          (90,366 )          182,811

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

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                 $  174,084        $   431,315  
                                                                             =================================

</TABLE>













                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXC 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  June 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 June 30,  1997 and  December  31,
1996,  the  statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30,
1997 and 1996,  the  statements  of changes in partners'  capital for the period
from  December 31, 1995 to June 30, 1997,  and the  statements of cash flows for
the six months ended June 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>


                                                  June 30,         December 31,
                                                    1997               1996
                                               -----------------------------------

   <S>                                         <C>                <C>          
   Trailers                                    $  2,282,791       $   2,973,770
   Marine containers                                114,623             114,623
                                               -----------------------------------
                                                  2,397,414           3,088,393
   Less accumulated depreciation                 (2,211,233 )        (2,767,149 )
                                               -----------------------------------
   Net equipment                               $    186,181       $     321,244
                                               ===================================

</TABLE>

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

During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the  Partnership  sold or disposed of
trailers  with a net book value of $59,865 for proceeds of $143,850.  During the
six months ended June 30, 1996, the Partnership sold or disposed of trailers and
a marine container with a net book value of $35,107 for proceeds of $53,308.

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
                                  June 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 six months  ended June 30,  1997,  the General  Partner  paid special
distributions  of $12.10 per limited  partnership  unit which were the result of
proceeds from equipment liquidations. No special distributions were paid for the
six months ended June 30, 1996. 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>


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

  Equipment held for operating lease, at cost                            $   1,273,278         $   1,463,355
    Less accumulated depreciation                                           (1,150,964 )          (1,280,566 )
                                                                         --------------------------------------
      Net equipment                                                            122,314               182,789

  Cash and cash equivalents                                                     83,624                77,140
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
        accounts of $27,921 in 1997 and $29,601 in 1996                          6,206                15,839
  Prepaid insurance                                                              1,605                 2,293
                                                                         --------------------------------------

  Total assets                                                           $     213,749         $     278,061
                                                                         ======================================

  Liabilities and partners' capital:

  Liabilities:
  Accounts payable and other liabilities                                 $       6,574         $       9,477
  Due to affiliate                                                               1,985                 1,985
                                                                         -------------------------------------
      Total liabilities                                                          8,559                11,462
                                                                         -------------------------------------

  Partners' capital (deficit):
  Limited partners (9,529 units)                                               244,964               305,760
  General Partner                                                              (39,774 )             (39,161 )
                                                                         -------------------------------------
      Total partners' capital                                                  205,190               266,599
                                                                         -------------------------------------

  Total liabilities and partners' capital                                $     213,749         $     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 Six Months
                                                               Ended June 30,                    Ended June 30,
                                                           1997             1996              1997            1996
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

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

   Lease revenue                                         $  19,787      $   34,205        $   39,006      $   89,447  
   Interest and other income                                   973           1,576             1,810           4,142
   Net gain on disposition of equipment                     15,535          11,087            40,578          10,090
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total revenues                                       36,295          46,868            81,394         103,679
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Expenses:

   Depreciation                                             17,940          22,976            37,429          46,539
   Repairs and maintenance                                   1,684           5,952             4,400          17,177
   Management fees to affiliate                              5,956           5,955            11,911          11,911
   General and administrative
         expenses to affiliates                              3,522          10,150            10,426          25,567
   Other general and administrative expenses                 6,636          17,184            13,644          26,436
   (Recovery of) provision for bad debt                     (1,747 )         1,603            (1,680 )        (1,725 )
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------
       Total expenses                                       33,991          63,820            76,130         125,905
                                                        ---------------------------------------------------------------

   Net income (loss)                                     $   2,304      $  (16,952 )      $    5,264      $  (22,226 )
                                                        ===============================================================

   Partners' share of net income (loss):

   Limited partners - 99%                                $   2,281      $  (16,782 )      $    5,211      $  (22,004 )  
   General Partner - 1%                                         23            (170 )              53            (222 )
                                                        -------------------------------------------------------------

   Total                                                 $   2,304      $  (16,952 )      $    5,264      $  (22,226 )  
                                                        ===============================================================

   Net income (loss) per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit (9,529 units)          $    0.24      $    (1.76 )      $     0.55      $    (2.31 ) 
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions                                    $      --      $   48,245        $   18,549      $   96,491   
                                                        ===============================================================

   Cash distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                        $      --      $     5.01        $     1.93      $    10.02   
                                                        ===============================================================

   Special distributions                                 $  48,124      $  100,000        $   48,124      $  100,000   
                                                        ===============================================================

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

   Total distributions per weighted-average
         limited partnership unit                        $    5.00      $    15.40        $     6.93      $    20.41  
                                                        ===============================================================

</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 June 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                                                     5,211                53                5,264

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

   Special distributions                                        (47,643 )            (481 )            (48,124 )
                                                           -------------------------------------------------------

   Partners' capital (deficit)  at June 30, 1997           $    244,964        $  (39,774 )       $    205,190
                                                           =======================================================

</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 Six Months
                                                                                     Ended June 30,
                                                                                1997               1996
                                                                            ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                       <C>                <C>          
   Operating activities:

   Net income (loss)                                                         $     5,264        $   (22,226 )
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net
         cash provided by operating activities:
     Net gain on disposition of equipment                                        (40,578 )          (10,090 )
     Depreciation                                                                 37,429             46,539
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
       Accounts receivable, net                                                    9,633              4,808
       Prepaid insurance                                                             688             15,126
       Accounts payable and other liabilities                                     (2,903 )           (4,986 )
       Due to affiliate                                                               --              9,624
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by operating activities                               9,533             38,795
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Investing activities:

   Proceeds from disposition of equipment                                         63,624             22,359
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash provided by investing activities                              63,624             22,359
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Financing activities:

   Cash distributions paid to limited partners                                   (66,007 )         (194,526 )
   Cash distributions paid to General Partner                                       (666 )           (1,965 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------
           Net cash used in financing activities                                 (66,673 )         (196,491 )
                                                                             ---------------------------------

   Cash and cash equivalents:

   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents                            6,484           (135,337 )

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

   Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                $    83,624        $    56,503 
                                                                             =================================


</TABLE>















                       See accompanying notes to financial
                                  statements.

<PAGE>



           PLM TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT PARTNERS IXD 1986 INCOME FUND
                             (A Limited Partnership)
                          NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                  June 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 June 30,  1997 and  December  31,
1996,  and the  statements of operations for the three and six months ended June
30, 1997 and 1996, the statements of changes in partners' capital for the period
from  December 31, 1995 to June 30, 1997,  and the  statements of cash flows for
the six months ended June 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>


                                                  June 30,          December 31,
                                                    1997               1996
                                               ------------------------------------
   <S>                                         <C>                <C>          
   Trailers                                    $   1,060,428      $   1,207,934
   Marine containers                                 212,850            255,421
                                               ------------------------------------
                                                   1,273,278          1,463,355
   Less accumulated depreciation                  (1,150,964 )       (1,280,566 )
                                               ------------------------------------

   Net equipment                               $     122,314      $     182,789
                                               ====================================

</TABLE>

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

During the six months ended June 30, 1997, the  Partnership  sold or disposed of
marine  containers  and trailers with an aggregate net book value of $23,046 for
proceeds of $63,624.  During the six months ended June 30, 1996, the Partnership
sold or disposed of marine  containers  and trailer with an  aggregate  net book
value of $12,269 for proceeds of $22,359.

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
                                  June 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 six months  ended June 30, 1997 and 1996,  the General  Partner  paid
special distributions of $5.00 and $10.39, respectively, per 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.



<PAGE>



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
June 30, 1997 and 1996

TEP IXA

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues of $90,338 for the quarter ended June 30, 1997,  decreased  from
$153,264 for the same period in 1996,  due primarily to lower lease revenues and
lower gain on the disposition on equipment.

(1) Lease revenue decreased to $56,530 in the second quarter 1997, from $109,072
in the same period of 1996. The following  table lists lease revenues  earned by
equipment type:

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

   Trailers                                    $   43,400       $   70,278
   Marine containers                               13,130           23,344
   Rail equipment                                      --           15,450
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $   56,530       $  109,072
                                               ==============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue decreased $26,878 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  decreased  $10,214 due to the sale of equipment and
low utilization.

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

(2) For the quarter  ended June 30,  1997,  the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$30,958 on the sale or disposition of trailers and a marine container,  compared
to the same period in 1996, where the Partnership  realized a gain of $42,312 on
the disposition of marine containers and a trailer.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses of $92,554 for the quarter ended June 30, 1997,  decreased  from
$125,103  for the same  period in 1996.  The  decrease in expenses in the second
quarter of 1997 was attributable to decreases in depreciation  expense,  general
and administrative expenses, and repairs and maintenance.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$9,741 in the second  quarter  of 1997,  from  $13,905 in the second  quarter of
1996, due primarily to the sale of equipment during 1997 and 1996.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees,  and  general and  administrative  expenses)  decreased  to $82,813 in the
second  quarter  1997,  from  $111,198 in the same  period in 1996.  This change
resulted primarily from:

     (a) a decrease in depreciation expense of $14,811 reflecting asset sales or
dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (b) a decrease in general and  administrative  expenses of $13,574 reflects
the decreased  administrative  costs related to the short-term rental facilities
due to the sale of equipment.

(C)  Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the foregoing,  the  Partnership  had a net loss of $2,216 in the
second  quarter  1997, as compared to a net income of $28,161 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
second quarter 1997, is not  necessarily  indicative of future  periods.  In the
second quarter of 1997, the  Partnership  distributed a special  distribution of
$121,427 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
June 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 June 30,
                                                                             1997               1996
                                                                         --------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                 <C>      
   Marine containers                                                     $     3,340         $   5,857
   Trailers                                                                    2,172            29,549
   Railcar equipment                                                             (89 )          20,577

</TABLE>

Marine containers: Marine container revenues and direct expenses were $3,399 and
$59,  respectively,  for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, compared to $5,905 and
$48,  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  $5,284  and  $3,112,
respectively,  for the  quarter  ended June 30,  1997,  compared  to $42,334 and
$12,785,  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 zero and $89,
respectively,  for the  quarter  ended June 30,  1997,  compared  to $21,870 and
$1,293,  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.

(B)  Indirect Expenses Related to Owned Equipment Operations

Total  indirect  expenses  of  $44,683  for the  quarter  ended  June 30,  1997,
decreased from $74,123 for the same period of 1996. The variance is explained as
follows:

     (1) a $15,754 decrease in depreciation  expense  reflecting assets sales or
dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (2) a $11,233 decrease in general and administrative  expenses reflects the
decreased  administrative  costs related to short-term  rental facilities due to
sale of equipment.

(C)  Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

For the quarter ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership  realized a gain of $53,998
on the  disposal  of trailers  compared  to the same  period of 1996,  where the
Partnership realized a gain of $17,915 on the disposition of trailers.



<PAGE>


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

Equity in net loss of unconsolidated  special-purpose entity was $18,239 for the
quarter ended June 30, 1996,  and  represented  the net loss  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  generated net income of $16,846
for the quarter  ended June 30, 1997,  compared to a net loss of $15,261 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 June 30, 1997,  is not  necessarily  indicative of future
periods.  For the quarter  ended June 30, 1997,  the  Partnership  distributed a
special distribution of $65,474 to the limited partners,  or approximately $3.75
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
June 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 June 30,
                                                                             1997                1996
                                                                         ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                 <C>       
   Trailers                                                              $   40,708          $   41,495
   Marine containers                                                            703               1,572
   Railcar equipment                                                            (24 )            14,705


</TABLE>

Trailers:  Trailer  revenues  and direct  expenses  were  $50,840  and  $10,132,
respectively,  for the  quarter  ended June 30,  1997,  compared  to $72,293 and
$30,798,  respectively,  during  the  same  period  of  1996.  The  decrease  of
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 $725 and
$22,  respectively,  for the quarter ended June 30, 1997, compared to $1,590 and
$18,  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.

Railcar  equipment:  Railcar  revenues  and direct  expenses  were zero and $24,
respectively,  for the  quarter  ended June 30,  1997,  compared to $7,800 and a
credit of $6,905,  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.

(B) Indirect Expenses Related to Owned Equipment

Total  indirect  expenses  of  $78,527  for the  quarter  ended  June 30,  1997,
decreased  from $122,718 for the same period of 1996.  The variance is explained
as follows:

     (1) a  $27,908  decrease  in  general  and  administrative  related  to the
short-term rental facilities due to the sale of equipment.

     (2) a $16,234  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  reflecting  asset sales
during 1997 and 1996.



<PAGE>


(C)  Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

For the quarter ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership  realized a gain of $34,121
on the  disposition of trailers,  compared to the same period in 1996,  when the
Partnership realized a gain of $16,513 on the disposal of trailers.

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

Equity  in the net  income  of the  unconsolidated  special-purpose  entity  was
$124,093 for the quarter  ended June 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.  The  investment  was sold in the second
quarter of 1996.

(F)  Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the  foregoing,  the  Partnership  had a net loss of $884 for the
quarter  ended June 30, 1997, as compared to a net income of $80,418 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  June 30,  1997,  is not  necessarily  indicative  of future
periods.  For the quarter  ended June 30, 1997,  the  Partnership  distributed a
special distribution of $105,682 to the limited partners, or approximately $6.25
per weighted-average limited partnership unit.

TEP IXD

(A) Revenues

Total  revenues of $36,295 for the quarter ended June 30, 1997,  decreased  from
$46,868 for the same period in 1996,  due primarily to lower lease  revenues and
lower interest and other income in the second quarter of 1997 as compared to the
same period in 1996,  partially  offset by a higher gain on the  disposition  of
equipment for the second quarter of 1997.

(1) Lease  revenues  decreased  to $19,787 in the second  quarter of 1997,  from
$34,205 in the same period in 1996.  The  following  table  lists lease  revenue
earned by equipment type:

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

   Marine containers                           $   10,156       $    9,534
   Trailers                                         9,631           24,671
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $   19,787       $   34,205
                                               ==============================

The decline was due to lower lease revenue from trailers as a result of the sale
of trailers  during the first two  quarters of 1997 and during  1996,  and lower
utilization  in  short-term  rental  facilities  operated by an affiliate of the
General Partner.

(2) For the quarter  ended June 30,  1997,  the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$15,535 on the  disposal of marine  containers  and a trailer,  as compared to a
gain of $11,087  on the  disposal  of marine  containers  and a trailer  for the
quarter ended June 30, 1996.

(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses of $33,991 for the quarter ended June 30, 1997,  decreased  from
$63,820  for the  same  period  in  1996.  The  decrease  in 1997  expenses  was
attributable  primarily  to decreases  in general and  administrative  expenses,
depreciation expenses, repairs and maintenance, and bad debt expenses.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$1,684 in the second  quarter of 1997,  from  $5,952 in the same period in 1996.
The decrease resulted primarily from the disposition of equipment.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, bad debt expense,  and general and administrative  expenses)  decreased to
$32,307 in the second quarter of 1997,  from $57,868 in the same period in 1996.
The decrease resulted primarily from:

     (a) a decrease  in general  and  administrative  expense of $17,176  due to
lower  administrative  costs related to short-term rental facilities due to sale
of equipment.

     (b) a decrease in depreciation expense of $5,036, reflecting asset sales or
dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (c) a decrease of $3,350 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 had a net income of $2,304 in the
second  quarter of 1997, as compared to a net loss of $16,952 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
second quarter 1997, is not  necessarily  indicative of future  periods.  In the
second  quarter 1997,  the  Partnership  distributed a special  distribution  of
$47,643 to the limited  partners,  or approximately  $5.00 per  weighted-average
limited partnership unit.

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

TEP IXA

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues of $225,416 for the six months  ended June 30,  1997,  decreased
from $278,035 for the same period in 1996,  due primarily to lower lease revenue
and  lower  interest  income,  offset  by  higher  gain  on the  disposition  of
equipment.

(1) Lease  revenue  decreased to $130,947 in the six months ended June 30, 1997,
from  $220,209  in the same  period of 1996.  The  following  table  lists lease
revenues earned by equipment type:

                                                    For the Six Months
                                                      Ended June 30,
                                                   1997             1996
                                               ------------------------------

   Trailers                                    $   99,497       $  136,096
   Rail equipment                                      --           30,900
   Marine containers                               31,450           53,213
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $  130,947       $  220,209
                                               ==============================

The decline was due primarily to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue  decreased  $36,599 due to disposition of equipment and
lower  utilization  of trailers in the  short-term  rental  facilities  in 1997,
compared to 1996 levels.

     (b)  Railcar  revenue  decreased  $30,900  due  to  the  sale  of  all  the
Partnership's railcars during 1996.

     (c) Marine container  revenue decreased $21,763 due to lower utilization on
certain  containers  in the first six months of 1997 when  compared  to the same
period of 1996 and the disposal of equipment.

(2) For the six months ended June 30, 1997, the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$89,132 on the sale or disposition of trailers and marine  containers,  compared
to the same period in 1996, where the Partnership  realized a gain of $44,981 on
the sale or disposition of a trailer and marine containers.



<PAGE>


(B)  Expenses

Total  expenses of $187,443 for the six months  ended June 30,  1997,  decreased
from  $250,945 for the same period in 1996.  The  decrease in 1997  expenses was
attributable to decreases in depreciation expense, repairs and maintenance,  and
all general and administrative expenses.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$16,142 in 1997,  from $25,899 in the same period in 1996. This decrease was due
primarily to the disposition of trailers.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, and all general and administrative  expenses) decreased to $171,301 in the
six months ended June 30, 1997, from $225,046 in the same period in 1996.

This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a decrease of $26,656 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  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $26,241  from  1996  levels
reflecting assets sales or dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

(C)  Net Income

As a result of the foregoing,  the Partnership's net income increased to $37,973
in the six months ended June 30, 1997,  from $27,090 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 six months
ended June 30, 1997, is not necessarily indicative of future periods. In the six
months ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership  distributed $186,484 to the limited
partners,  or approximately $7.68 per weighted-average  limited partnership unit
which  included a special  distribution  of $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 in the six months ended
June 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 Six Months
                                                                                Ended June 30,
                                                                            1997               1996
                                                                         ------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                <C>     
   Trailers                                                              $  12,356          $ 68,468
   Marine containers                                                         7,760            12,692
   Railcar equipment                                                         2,342            42,156

</TABLE>

Trailers:  Trailer  revenues  and  direct  expenses  were  $18,490  and  $6,134,
respectively,  for the six months ended June 30,  1997,  compared to $91,055 and
$22,587,  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 $7,885 and
$125, respectively,  for the six months ended June 30, 1997, compared to $12,806
and $114,  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.

Railcar  equipment:  Railcar  revenues and direct expenses were $2,550 and $208,
respectively,  for the six months ended June 30,  1997,  compared to $43,740 and
$1,584,  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 $102,299 for the six months ended June 30,
1997,  from  $152,801 for the same period of 1996.  The variance is explained as
follows:

     (1) a  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $28,082  from  1996  levels
reflecting assets sales or dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

     (2) a decrease of $20,781 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.

(C)  Net Gain on Disposition of Equipment

For the quarter ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership  realized a gain of $85,352
on the  disposal  of trailers  compared  to the same  period in 1996,  where the
Partnership  realized a gain of $29,766 on the disposal of marine containers and
trailers.

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

Equity in the net loss of the unconsolidated  special-purpose entity was $39,106
for the six months ended June 30, 1996, and  represented  the net loss 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 income of $11,728 in the six
months  ended June 30,  1997,  as  compared to a net loss of $31,087 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
six months ended June 30, 1997, is not necessarily indicative of future periods.
In the six months ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership  distributed  $410,056 to
the limited  partners,  or  approximately  $23.49 per  weighted-average  limited
partnership   unit  which  included  a  special   distribution   of  $20.76  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 six
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 Six Months
                                                                                  Ended June 30,
                                                                             1997                1996
                                                                         ---------------------------------
   <S>                                                                   <C>                 <C>       
   Trailers                                                              $   92,436          $  113,420
   Marine containers                                                          1,507               3,216
   Railcar equipment                                                         (2,614 )            13,305


</TABLE>


<PAGE>


Trailers:  Trailer  revenues  and direct  expenses  were  $126,011  and $33,575,
respectively,  for the six months ended June 30, 1997,  compared to $169,463 and
$56,043,  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 $1,553 and
$46,  respectively,  for the six months ended June 30, 1997,  compared to $3,258
and $42  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.

Railcar equipment:  Railcar revenues and direct expenses were a credit of $2,550
and $64,  respectively,  for the six months  ended June 30,  1997,  compared  to
$15,600 and $2,295, respectively during the same period of 1996. The decrease of
net contribution was due to the sale of equipment. The credit in revenue for the
six months ended June 30, 1997 was due to a credit given to a former lessee.

(B) Indirect Expenses Related to Owned Equipment

Total  indirect  expenses of $168,139  for the six months  ended June 30,  1997,
decreased  from $225,109 for the same period of 1996.  The variance is explained
as follows:

     (1) a decrease  in general  and  administrative  expenses of $25,490 due to
lower  administrative  costs related to the short-term  rental facilities due to
the sale of equipment.

     (2) a decrease in depreciation  expense of $30,591 from 1996 levels was due
to asset sales during 1997 and 1996.

(C)  Net Gain on disposition of Equipment

For the six  months  ended June 30,  1997,  the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$83,985 on the sale of trailers,  compared to the same period in 1996, where the
Partnership  realized  a gain of $18,201  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
$111,543 for the six months ended June 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 decreased to $11,939
in the six months ended June 30, 1997,  from $42,249 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 six months
ended June 30, 1997, is not necessarily indicative of future periods. In the six
months ended June 30, 1997, the Partnership  distributed $261,129 to the limited
partners, or approximately $15.44 per weighted-average  limited partnership unit
which included a special  distribution  of $12.10 per  weighted-average  limited
partnership unit.

TEP IXD

(A)  Revenues

Total  revenues of $81,394 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 decreased from
$103,679 for the same period in 1996 due  primarily to lower lease  revenues and
lower interest and other income in 1997 compared to 1996,  partially offset by a
higher gain on sale of equipment.



<PAGE>


(1) Lease  revenues  decreased to $39,006 in the six months ended June 30, 1997,
from $89,447 in the same period in 1996. The following table lists lease revenue
earned by equipment type:



                                                 For the Six months Ended
                                                         June 30,
                                                   1997             1996
                                               ------------------------------

   Trailers                                    $   21,214       $   60,544
   Marine containers                               17,792           28,903
                                               ------------------------------

                                               $   39,006       $   89,447
                                               ==============================

The decrease was due to the following:

     (a) Trailer revenue decreased $39,330 due primarily to lower utilization in
short-term rental facilities operated by an affiliate of the General Partner and
the disposition of equipment.

     (b)  Marine  container  revenue  decreased  $11,111  primarily  due  to the
disposal of equipment and lower utilization.

(2)  Interest  and other  income  decreased  $2,332  due to a  decrease  in cash
available for short-term investment.

(3) For the six months ended June 30, 1997, the  Partnership  realized a gain of
$40,578 on the sale or disposal of trailers and marine  containers,  compared to
the same period in 1996,  where the  Partnership  realized a gain $10,090 on the
sale or disposal of a trailer and marine containers.

(B)  Expenses

Total expenses decreased to $76,130 for the six months ended June 30, 1997, from
$125,905  for the same  period  in  1996.  The  decrease  in 1997  expenses  was
attributable  primarily to decreases in repairs and  maintenance,  depreciation,
and general and administrative expenses.

(1) Direct operating expenses (defined as repairs and maintenance)  decreased to
$4,400 in the six months ended June 30, 1997, from $17,177 in the same period in
1996. The decrease resulted primarily from the disposal of trailers.

(2) Indirect  operating  expenses (defined as depreciation  expense,  management
fees, bad debt expense,  and general and administrative  expenses)  decreased to
$71,730 in the six months ended June 30, 1997,  from $108,728 in the same period
in 1996. This change resulted primarily from:

     (a) a decrease of $27,933 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  decrease  in  depreciation  expense  of  $9,110  from  1996  levels,
reflecting asset sales or dispositions during 1997 and 1996.

(C)  Net Income (Loss)

As a result of the foregoing,  the  Partnership  had net income of $5,264 in the
six months ended June 30, 1997, as compared to a net loss of $22,226 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
six months ended June 30, 1997, is not necessarily indicative of future periods.
In the six months ended June 30, 1997, the  Partnership  distributed  $66,007 to
the  limited  partners,  or  approximately  $6.93 per  weighted-average  limited
partnership   unit  which   included  a  special   distribution   of  $5.00  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 six months  ended June 30,
1997,  marine containers and trailers owned by TEP IXA were disposed for a total
of $163,691.  Trailers  owned by TEP IXB were  disposed for a total of $145,171.
Trailers  owned by TEP IXC were disposed for  $143,850.  Marine  containers  and
trailers owned by TEP IXD were disposed of for $63,624.

(III)    MARKET VALUES

As of June 30, 1997, the General Partner estimated the current fair market value
of each  Partnership's  equipment  portfolio to be approximately : $0.8 million,
$0.3  million,  $0.8  million and $0.6 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:  August 8, 1997                   By:  /s/ Richard Brock
                                             ------------------
                                             Richard Brock
                                             Vice President and
                                             Corporate Controller




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