Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,601	$ 6,440
Restricted cash	86,067	76,252
Equipment held for operating lease, less accumulated depreciation of $229,347 and $228,708 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	974,335	981,505
Equipment held for sale	8,824	20,648
Operating lease related receivable, net of allowances of $459 and $477 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	7,079	8,434
Notes receivable	542	542
Investments	17,365	15,239
Property, equipment & furnishings, less accumulated depreciation of $5,485 and $4,957 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	7,339	6,901
Equipment purchase deposits	1,369	1,369
Other assets	18,026	15,875
Total assets	1,126,547	1,133,205
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	16,179	16,833
Liabilities under derivative instruments	12,139	12,341
Deferred income taxes	86,550	84,706
Notes payable, net of discount of $1,961 and $2,085 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	704,992	718,134
Maintenance reserves	57,636	54,509
Security deposits	6,523	6,278
Unearned lease revenue	4,036	3,743
Total liabilities	888,055	896,544
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock ($0.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 3,475,000 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)	31,915	31,915
Common stock ($0.01 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 9,206,542 and 9,109,663 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively)	92	91
Paid-in capital in excess of par	56,071	56,842
Retained earnings	159,211	156,704
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of income tax benefit of $5,195 and $5,249 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively	(8,797)	(8,891)
Total shareholders' equity	238,492	236,661
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,126,547	$ 1,133,205