Distributions of Available Cash - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017
Distributions Made To Members Or Limited Partners [Abstract]
Distributions to its partners	45 days

Maximum period after end of each term partnership makes distributions to its limited partners.

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Data Type:	xbrli:durationItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration