AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LTD PARTNERSHIP
10QSB, 1998-11-10
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               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     Washington, D.C.  20549
                                
                           FORM 10-QSB
                                
           Quarterly Report Under Section 13 or 15(d)
             of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
                                
           For the Quarter Ended:  September 30, 1998
                                
                Commission file number:  0-14090
                                
                                
            AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
(Exact Name of Small Business Issuer as Specified in its Charter)


      State of Delaware                    41-6273958
(State or other Jurisdiction of         (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization)        Identification No.)


  1300 Minnesota World Trade Center, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101
            (Address of Principal Executive Offices)
                                
                         (651) 227-7333
                   (Issuer's telephone number)
                                
                                
                         Not Applicable
 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed
                       since last report)
                                
Check whether the issuer (1) 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
                                
         Transitional Small Business Disclosure Format:
                                
                        Yes           No  [X]
                               
                                
                                
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                                
                              INDEX
                                
                                
                                                    

PART I. Financial Information

 Item 1. Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 

         Statements for the Periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997:

           Income                                     

           Cash Flows                                 

           Changes in Partners' Capital               

         Notes to Financial Statements               

 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis    

PART II. Other Information

 Item 1. Legal Proceedings                          

 Item 2. Changes in Securities                      

 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities            

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

 Item 5. Other Information                          

 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K           

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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP

                          BALANCE SHEET
                                
            SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                
                             ASSETS

                                                    1998           1997
CURRENT ASSETS:
  Cash and Cash Equivalents                    $   242,240    $   382,424
  Receivables                                        3,823          9,996
                                                -----------    -----------
      Total Current Assets                         246,063        392,420
                                                -----------    -----------

INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE:
  Land                                           1,585,834      1,721,594
  Buildings and Equipment                        1,876,850      2,520,986
  Accumulated Depreciation                        (768,667)    (1,103,640)
                                                -----------    -----------
                                                 2,694,017      3,138,940
  Real Estate Held for Sale                              0         27,003
                                                -----------    -----------
      Net Investments in Real Estate             2,694,017      3,165,943
                                                -----------    -----------
          Total Assets                         $ 2,940,080    $ 3,558,363
                                                ===========    ===========


                       LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' CAPITAL

CURRENT LIABILITIES:
  Payable to AEI Fund Management, Inc.         $    41,412    $    20,597
  Distributions Payable                             62,297         78,588
  Security Deposit                                   5,000          5,000
                                                -----------    -----------
      Total Current Liabilities                    108,709        104,185
                                                -----------    -----------
PARTNERS' CAPITAL (DEFICIT):
  General Partners                                 (34,839)       (28,611)
  Limited Partners, $1,000 Unit value;
   7,500 Units authorized and issued;
   7,104 Units outstanding                       2,866,210      3,482,789
                                                -----------    -----------
    Total Partners' Capital                      2,831,371      3,454,178
                                                -----------    -----------
      Total Liabilities and Partners' Capital  $ 2,940,080    $ 3,558,363
                                                ===========    ===========
                                
 The accompanying notes to financial statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.
</PAGE>
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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                       STATEMENT OF INCOME
                                
               FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                

                                Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended
                               9/30/98      9/30/97       9/30/98     9/30/97

INCOME:
   Rent                       $ 103,214   $ 130,918      $ 315,741   $ 379,304
   Investment Income              2,894       4,715         18,927      12,889
                               ---------   ---------      ---------   ---------
        Total Income            106,108     135,633        334,668     392,193
                               ---------   ---------      ---------   ---------

EXPENSES:
   Partnership Administration-
    Affiliates                   22,677      24,563         81,422      73,906
   Partnership Administration 
    and Property Management - 
    Unrelated Parties             8,594      (5,402)        20,775       6,779
   Depreciation                  14,189      21,506         44,264      75,629
                               ---------   ---------      ---------   ---------
        Total Expenses           45,460      40,667        146,461     156,314
                               ---------   ---------      ---------   ---------

OPERATING INCOME                 60,648      94,966        188,207     235,879

GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE
  OF REAL ESTATE                 (1,618)          0        553,124           0
                               ---------   ---------      ---------   ---------
NET INCOME                    $  59,030   $  94,966      $ 741,331   $ 235,879
                               =========   =========      =========   =========

NET INCOME ALLOCATED:
   General Partners           $     590   $     950      $   7,413   $   2,359
   Limited Partners              58,440      94,016        733,918     233,520
                               ---------   ---------      ---------   ---------
                              $  59,030   $  94,966      $ 741,331   $ 235,879
                               =========   =========      =========   =========

NET INCOME PER
 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP UNIT
 (7,104 and 7,120 weighted average
  Units outstanding in 1998 and 1997,
  respectively)               $    8.23   $   13.21      $  103.31   $   32.80
                               =========   =========      =========   =========



 The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.
</PAGE>
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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                     STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                
               FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                
                           (Unaudited)

                                                        1998            1997
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
   Net Income                                      $   741,331    $   235,879

   Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash
   Provided by Operating Activities:
     Depreciation                                       44,264         75,629
     Gain on Sale of Real Estate                      (553,124)             0
     (Increase) Decrease in Receivables                  6,173         (7,923)
     Increase in Payable to
        AEI Fund Management, Inc.                       20,815         32,705
     Increase in Unearned Rent                               0          6,000
                                                    -----------    -----------
        Total Adjustments                             (481,872)       106,411
                                                    -----------    -----------
        Net Cash Provided By
        Operating Activities                           259,459        342,290
                                                    -----------    -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
   Proceeds from Sale of Real Estate                   980,786              0
                                                    -----------    -----------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Increase (Decrease) in Distributions Payable       (16,291)         6,636
    Distributions to Partners                       (1,364,138)      (244,696)
                                                    -----------    -----------
        Net Cash Used For
        Financing Activities                        (1,380,429)      (238,060)
                                                    -----------    -----------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
   AND CASH EQUIVALENTS                               (140,184)       104,230

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period         382,424        283,939
                                                    -----------    -----------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period           $   242,240    $   388,169
                                                    ===========    ===========


 The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.
</PAGE>
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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
            STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL
                                
               FOR THE PERIODS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                
                                
                                                                    Limited
                                                                  Partnership
                               General     Limited                   Units
                               Partners    Partners     Total     Outstanding


BALANCE, December 31, 1996    $ (28,653)  $ 3,478,638  $ 3,449,985    7,120.32

  Distributions                  (2,447)     (242,249)    (244,696)

  Net Income                      2,359       233,520      235,879
                               ---------   -----------  -----------  ----------
BALANCE, September 30, 1997   $ (28,741)  $ 3,469,909  $ 3,441,168    7,120.32
                               =========   ===========  ===========  ==========


BALANCE, December 31, 1997    $ (28,611)  $ 3,482,789  $ 3,454,178    7,104.32

  Distributions                 (13,641)   (1,350,497)  (1,364,138)

  Net Income                      7,413       733,918      741,331
                               ---------   -----------  -----------  ----------
BALANCE, September 30, 1998   $ (34,839)  $ 2,866,210  $ 2,831,371    7,104.32
                               =========   ===========  ===========  ==========



 The accompanying Notes to Financial Statements are an integral
                     part of this statement.
</PAGE>
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          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                
                       SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
                                
                           (Unaudited)
                                

(1)  The  condensed  statements included herein have been  prepared
     by  the Partnership, without audit, pursuant to the rules  and
     regulations  of  the Securities and Exchange  Commission,  and
     reflect   all  adjustments  which  are,  in  the  opinion   of
     management,  necessary to a fair statement of the  results  of
     operations for the interim period, on a basis consistent  with
     the  annual audited statements.  The adjustments made to these
     condensed   statements  consist  only  of   normal   recurring
     adjustments.   Certain information, accounting  policies,  and
     footnote    disclosures   normally   included   in   financial
     statements  prepared  in  accordance with  generally  accepted
     accounting principles have been condensed or omitted  pursuant
     to  such  rules  and  regulations,  although  the  Partnership
     believes  that  the  disclosures  are  adequate  to  make  the
     information  presented not misleading.  It is  suggested  that
     these  condensed financial statements be read  in  conjunction
     with  the  financial statements and the summary of significant
     accounting  policies  and  notes  thereto  included   in   the
     Partnership's latest annual report on Form 10-KSB.
 
(2)  Organization -

     AEI  Real Estate Fund 86-A Limited Partnership (Partnership)
     was  formed  to  acquire and lease commercial properties  to
     operating tenants.  The Partnership's operations are managed
     by  AEI  Fund  Management  86-A, Inc.  (AFM),  the  Managing
     General Partner of the Partnership.  Robert P. Johnson,  the
     President  and  sole  shareholder  of  AFM,  serves  as  the
     Individual General Partner of the Partnership.  An affiliate
     of  AFM,  AEI  Fund  Management, Inc.  (AEI),  performs  the
     administrative and operating functions for the Partnership.
     
     The   terms   of  the  Partnership  offering  call   for   a
     subscription  price of $1,000 per Limited Partnership  Unit,
     payable   on  acceptance  of  the  offer.   The  Partnership
     commenced   operations  on  April  2,  1986   when   minimum
     subscriptions    of   1,300   Limited   Partnership    Units
     ($1,300,000)  were  accepted.   The  Partnership's  offering
     terminated  on  July  9, 1986 when the maximum  subscription
     limit  of  7,500 Limited Partnership Units ($7,500,000)  was
     reached.
     
     Under  the  terms of the Limited Partnership Agreement,  the
     Limited  Partners and General Partners contributed funds  of
     $7,500,000  and $1,000, respectively.  During the  operation
     of the Partnership, any Net Cash Flow, as defined, which the
     General Partners determine to distribute will be distributed
     90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General Partners;
     provided,  however, that such distributions to  the  General
     Partners will be subordinated to the Limited Partners  first
     receiving an annual, noncumulative distribution of Net  Cash
     Flow equal to 10% of their Adjusted Capital Contribution, as
     defined,  and, provided further, that in no event  will  the
     General Partners receive less than 1% of such Net Cash  Flow
     per  annum.  Distributions to Limited Partners will be  made
     pro rata by Units.
     
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (Continued)

(2)  Organization - (Continued)

     Any  Net  Proceeds  of Sale, as defined, from  the  sale  or
     financing of the Partnership's properties which the  General
     Partners determine to distribute will, after provisions  for
     debts  and  reserves, be paid in the following  manner:  (i)
     first,  99%  to the Limited Partners and 1% to  the  General
     Partners until the Limited Partners receive an amount  equal
     to:  (a)  their Adjusted Capital Contribution  plus  (b)  an
     amount  equal  to 6% of their Adjusted Capital  Contribution
     per  annum, cumulative but not compounded, to the extent not
     previously distributed from Net Cash Flow; (ii) next, 99% to
     the  Limited  Partners and 1% to the General Partners  until
     the Limited Partners receive an amount equal to 14% of their
     Adjusted Capital Contribution per annum, cumulative but  not
     compounded, to the extent not previously distributed;  (iii)
     next, to the General Partners until cumulative distributions
     to the General Partners under Items (ii) and (iii) equal 15%
     of cumulative distributions to all Partners under Items (ii)
     and (iii).  Any remaining balance will be distributed 85% to
     the  Limited  Partners  and  15% to  the  General  Partners.
     Distributions to the Limited Partners will be made pro  rata
     by Units.
     
     For  tax  purposes,  profits  from  operations,  other  than
     profits  attributable  to  the  sale,  exchange,  financing,
     refinancing   or  other  disposition  of  the  Partnership's
     property,  will  be  allocated first in the  same  ratio  in
     which,  and  to the extent, Net Cash Flow is distributed  to
     the Partners for such year.  Any additional profits will  be
     allocated 90% to the Limited Partners and 10% to the General
     Partners.   In the event no Net Cash Flow is distributed  to
     the  Limited  Partners,  90% of  each  item  of  Partnership
     income,  gain  or credit for each respective year  shall  be
     allocated to the Limited Partners, and 10% of each such item
     shall be allocated to the General Partners.  Net losses from
     operations will be allocated 98% to the Limited Partners and
     2% to the General Partners.
     
     For  tax purposes, profits arising from the sale, financing,
     or  other disposition of the Partnership's property will  be
     allocated  in  accordance with the Partnership Agreement  as
     follows:  (i) first, to those Partners with deficit balances
     in  their capital accounts in an amount equal to the sum  of
     such  deficit  balances; (ii) second,  99%  to  the  Limited
     Partners  and 1% to the General Partners until the aggregate
     balance in the Limited Partners' capital accounts equals the
     sum  of the Limited Partners' Adjusted Capital Contributions
     plus  an  amount  equal  to 14% of  their  Adjusted  Capital
     Contributions  per annum, cumulative but not compounded,  to
     the  extent  not previously allocated; (iii) third,  to  the
     General Partners until cumulative allocations to the General
     Partners equal 15% of cumulative allocations.  Any remaining
     balance  will  be allocated 85% to the Limited Partners  and
     15%  to the General Partners.  Losses will be allocated  98%
     to the Limited Partners and 2% to the General Partners.
     
     The  General Partners are not required to currently  fund  a
     deficit capital balance. Upon liquidation of the Partnership
     or  withdrawal  by  a General Partner, the General  Partners
     will  contribute to the Partnership an amount equal  to  the
     lesser of the deficit balances in their capital accounts  or
     1%  of total Limited Partners' and General Partners' capital
     contributions.
     
                                
          AEI REAL ESTATE FUND 86-A LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
                                
                  NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                           (Continued)

(3)  Investments in Real Estate -

     On  February 20, 1998, the Partnership sold the  am/pm  Mini
     Market  in Carson City, Nevada to an unrelated third  party.
     The  Partnership  received net sale  proceeds  of  $955,401,
     which  resulted in a net gain of $554,742.  At the  time  of
     sale,  the cost and related accumulated depreciation of  the
     property was $779,896 and $379,237, respectively.
     
     In  April,  1998, the Partnership distributed $1,141,414  of
     net sale proceeds to the Limited and General Partners, which
     represented  a  return  of capital of  $159.06  per  Limited
     Partnership Unit.
     
     The  Partnership  owned  a 6.7522%  interest  in  a  Sizzler
     restaurant  in Springboro, Ohio.  In November,  1993,  after
     reviewing  the Sizzler's operating results, the  Partnership
     determined  that the lessee would be unable to  operate  the
     restaurants   in   a  manner  capable  of   maximizing   the
     restaurant's sales.  Consequently, at the direction  of  the
     Partnership,   a  multi-unit  restaurant  operator   assumed
     operation of this restaurant while the Partnership  reviewed
     the  available  options.   In June,  1994,  the  Partnership
     closed  the  restaurant and listed it  for  sale  or  lease.
     While   the   property  was  vacant,  the  Partnership   was
     responsible  for  the  real estate  taxes  and  other  costs
     required to maintain the property.
     
     In  December,  1996,  the Partnership,  in  order  to  avoid
     additional property management expenses, decided to sell the
     Sizzler property rather than to continue to attempt  to  re-
     lease   the  property.   As  a  result,  the  property   was
     reclassified  on the balance sheet to Real Estate  Held  for
     Sale.    In  addition,  based  on  an  analysis  of   market
     conditions in the area, it was determined that a sale of the
     property  would  result  in  net proceeds  of  approximately
     $400,000.  The Partnership's share of the proceeds would  be
     approximately  $27,000.   A charge to  operations  for  real
     estate  impairment of $45,500 was recognized, which  is  the
     difference  between  book  value  at  DecemberE31,  1996  of
     $72,500  and  the  estimated market value of  $27,000.   The
     charge  was recorded against the cost of the land,  building
     and   equipment.   The  Partnership's  investment  in   this
     property  represented a minor portion of  the  Partnership's
     portfolio.   The loss of rent and the real estate impairment
     related  to this property have not had a material impact  on
     the Partnership's Net Cash Flow.
     
     On  July 21, 1998, the Partnership sold the Sizzler property
     to  an unrelated third party.  The Partnership received  net
     sale  proceeds of $25,385, which resulted in a net  loss  of
     $1,618.    At  the  time  of  sale,  the  cost  and  related
     accumulated  depreciation of the property  was  $43,597  and
     $16,594, respectively.
     
(4)  Payable to AEI Fund Management -

     AEI  Fund  Management, Inc. performs the administrative  and
     operating functions for the Partnership.  The payable to AEI
     Fund   Management  represents  the  balance  due  for  those
     services.    This  balance  is  non-interest   bearing   and
     unsecured  and  is  to  be  paid in  the  normal  course  of
     business.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

Results of Operations

       For the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997, the
Partnership  recognized rental income of $315,741  and  $379,304,
respectively.   During the same periods, the  Partnership  earned
investment income of $18,927 and $12,889, respectively.  In 1998,
rental  income decreased mainly as a result of the  sale  of  the
am/pm  property discussed below.  The decrease in  rental  income
was  partially offset by additional investment income  earned  on
the net proceeds from the property sale.

        The  Partnership owned a 6.7522% interest  in  a  Sizzler
restaurant  in  Springboro,  Ohio.   In  November,  1993,   after
reviewing   the  Sizzler's  operating  results,  the  Partnership
determined  that  the  lessee would  be  unable  to  operate  the
restaurants  in  a manner capable of maximizing the  restaurant's
sales.   Consequently,  at the direction of  the  Partnership,  a
multi-unit   restaurant  operator  assumed  operation   of   this
restaurant while the Partnership reviewed the available  options.
In  June, 1994, the Partnership closed the restaurant and  listed
it  for  sale  or  lease.   While the property  was  vacant,  the
Partnership was responsible for the real estate taxes  and  other
costs required to maintain the property.

        In  December,  1996, the Partnership, in order  to  avoid
additional  property  management expenses, decided  to  sell  the
Sizzler  property rather than to continue to attempt to  re-lease
the  property.  As a result, the property was reclassified on the
balance  sheet to Real Estate Held for Sale.  In addition,  based
on  an  analysis  of  market  conditions  in  the  area,  it  was
determined  that  a  sale of the property  would  result  in  net
proceeds  of approximately $400,000.  The Partnership's share  of
the  proceeds  would  be  approximately  $27,000.   A  charge  to
operations  for real estate impairment of $45,500 was recognized,
which  is the difference between book value at DecemberE31,  1996
of $72,500 and the estimated market value of $27,000.  The charge
was   recorded  against  the  cost  of  the  land,  building  and
equipment.    The  Partnership's  investment  in  this   property
represented a minor portion of the Partnership's portfolio.   The
loss  of  rent  and the real estate impairment  related  to  this
property have not had a material impact on the Partnership's  Net
Cash Flow.

        During the nine months ended September 30, 1998 and 1997,
the  Partnership  paid  Partnership  administration  expenses  to
affiliated  parties of $81,422 and $73,906, respectively.   These
administration  expenses  include  costs  associated   with   the
management of the properties, processing distributions, reporting
requirements  and correspondence to the Limited Partners.  During
the   same   periods,   the  Partnership   incurred   Partnership
administration  and property management expenses  from  unrelated
parties  of  $20,775  and $6,779, respectively.   These  expenses
represent  direct payments to third parties for legal and  filing
fees,  direct administrative costs, outside audit and  accounting
costs,  taxes, insurance and other property costs.  The  decrease
in  these expenses in 1997, when compared to 1998, was the result
of  increased  reimbursements from the  tenant  of  the  Delisi's
restaurant  property which reduced the Partnership's real  estate
tax expense.

        As  of  September 30, 1998, the Partnership's  annualized
cash  distribution rate was 6.5%, based on the  Adjusted  Capital
Contribution.   Distributions of Net Cash  Flow  to  the  General
Partners were subordinated to the Limited Partners as required in
the Partnership Agreement.  As a result, 99% of distributions and
income  were allocated to Limited Partners and 1% to the  General
Partners.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  (Continued)

        Inflation  has  had  a  minimal  effect  on  income  from
operations.   It is expected that increases in sales  volumes  of
the  tenants, due to inflation and real sales growth, will result
in  an  increase  in rental income over the term of  the  leases.
Inflation  also  may  cause  the  Partnership's  real  estate  to
appreciate in value.  However, inflation and changing prices  may
also  have  an  adverse impact on the operating  margins  of  the
properties' tenants which could impair their ability to pay  rent
and subsequently reduce the Partnership's Net Cash Flow available
for distributions.

        AEI  Fund  Management, Inc. (AEI) performs all management
services  for  the Partnership.  AEI is currently  analyzing  its
computer hardware and software systems to determine what, if any,
resources  need to be dedicated regarding Year 2000 issues.   The
Partnership  does  not  anticipate  any  significant  operational
impact  or  incurring material costs as a result of AEI  becoming
Year 2000 compliant.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

        During  the  nine months ended September  30,  1998,  the
Partnership's cash balances decreased $140,184 as the Partnership
distributed  more  cash  to the Partners than  it  generated  for
operating  and  investing  activities.   Net  cash  provided   by
operating activities decreased from $342,290 in 1997 to  $259,459
in  1998  mainly  as  a result of a decrease  in  income  and  an
increase in expenses in 1998.

        Net cash provided by investing activities was $980,786 in
1998,  which  represented cash generated from the  sale  of  real
estate.

        On February 20, 1998, the Partnership sold the am/pm Mini
Market  in Carson City, Nevada to an unrelated third party.   The
Partnership  received  net  sale  proceeds  of  $955,401,   which
resulted  in  a net gain of $554,742.  At the time of  sale,  the
cost  and  related accumulated depreciation of the  property  was
$779,896 and $379,237, respectively.

        On  July  21,  1998,  the Partnership  sold  the  Sizzler
property  to an unrelated third party.  The Partnership  received
net  sale  proceeds of $25,385, which resulted in a net  loss  of
$1,618.   At  the time of sale, the cost and related  accumulated
depreciation   of   the   property  was  $43,597   and   $16,594,
respectively.

       The Partnership's primary use of cash flow is distribution
and  redemption  payments to Partners.  The Partnership  declares
its  regular  quarterly  distributions before  the  end  of  each
quarter and pays the distribution in the first week after the end
of  each quarter.  The Partnership attempts to maintain a  stable
distribution  rate from quarter to quarter.  Redemption  payments
are  paid  to  redeeming Partners in the fourth quarter  of  each
year.   Effective  July  1, 1997, the Partnership's  distribution
rate  was  increased  from 6.0% to 6.5%.   In  April,  1998,  the
Partnership  distributed $1,141,414 of net sale proceeds  to  the
Limited  and  General  Partners as a special distribution,  which
represented   a  return  of  capital  of  $159.06   per   Limited
Partnership  Unit.  As a result, distributions during  the  first
nine  months of 1998 were higher when compared to the same period
in 1997.

        The  Partnership may purchase Units from Limited Partners
who have tendered their Units to the Partnership.  Such Units may
be  acquired at a discount.  The Partnership is not obligated  to
purchase  in any year more than 5% of the total number  of  Units
outstanding at the beginning of the year.  In no event shall  the
Partnership  be  obligated to purchase  Units  if,  in  the  sole
discretion  of the Managing General Partner, such purchase  would
impair the capital or operation of the Partnership.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS  (Continued)

       On October 1, 1998, three Limited Partners redeemed a
total of 64 Partnership Units for $9,664 in accordance with the
Partnership Agreement.  The Partnership acquired these units
using Net Cash Flow from operations. In prior years, a  total
of  fifty-nine Limited Partners redeemed 395.75 Partnership Units
for $277,667.  The  redemptions increase the remaining  Limited
Partners' ownership interest in the Partnership.

       The continuing rent payments from the properties, together
with  cash  generated from property sales, should be adequate  to
fund   continuing   distributions  and  meet  other   Partnership
obligations on both a short-term and long-term basis.


                   PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
                                
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

       There  are no material pending legal proceedings to  which
  the  Partnership  is  a  party or of  which  the  Partnership's
  property is subject.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES

      None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

      None.

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

      None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

      None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

        a. Exhibits -
                           Description

           27    Financial Data Schedule  for  period
                 ended September 30, 1998.

        b. Reports filed on Form 8-K -   None.



                           SIGNATURES
                                
       In accordance with the requirements of the Exchange Act,
the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


Dated:  November 9, 1998      AEI Real Estate Fund 86-A
                              Limited Partnership
                              By:  AEI Fund Management 86-A, Inc.
                              Its: Managing General Partner


                              By: /s/ Robert P Johnson
                                      Robert P. Johnson
                                      President
                                      (Principal Executive Officer)


                              By: /s/ Mark E Larson
                                      Mark E. Larson
                                      Chief Financial Officer
                                      (Principal Accounting Officer)




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