Note 5: Borrowings and Lines of Credit (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements [Abstract]
Commercial paper	$ 2,994,000,000	$ 2,994,000,000	$ 455,000,000
Term loan credit borrowings	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000	0
Other borrowings	230,000,000	230,000,000	175,000,000
Short-term borrowings	5,224,000,000	5,224,000,000	630,000,000
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	4,000,000,000	4,000,000,000
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument, Total Face Amount Issued	9,800,000,000	9,800,000,000
Debt Instrument, London Interbank Offered Rate	0.40%
Debt Instrument, Utilization of Net Proceeds	9,600,000,000	9,600,000,000
Other Loans Payable	93,000,000	93,000,000	127,000,000
Other Long-term Debt	885,000,000	885,000,000	131,000,000
Total long-term debt	23,476,000,000	23,476,000,000	9,630,000,000
Long-term debt currently due	(67,000,000)	(67,000,000)	(129,000,000)
Long-term portion	23,409,000,000	23,409,000,000	9,501,000,000
Short Term Debt [Line Items]
Maximum Commercial Paper Borrowing Authority	4,000,000,000	4,000,000,000
Equity Units [Line Items]
Proceeds From Issuance Of Commercial Paper		3,200,000,000
Cash and Cash Equivalents Used in Business Acquisition	500,000,000	500,000,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Debt Assumed		3,000,000,000
Noncash Or Part Noncash Acquisition Debt Assumed Fair Market Value Adjustment	600,000,000	600,000,000
Equity Units [Member]
Equity Units [Line Items]
Par or Stated Value Per Share	$ 50	$ 50
Contract Adjustment Payments Interest Rate	5.95%	5.95%
Date of Issuance		2012-06-18
Number of Units Issued		22,000,000
Common stock purchase date		2015-08-01
Ownership Terms	(a) a freestanding stock purchase contract under which the holder will purchase from us on August 1, 2015, a number of shares of our common stock determined pursuant to the terms of the agreement and (b) a 1/20, or 5.0%, undivided beneficial ownership interest in $1,000 principal amount on our 1.55% junior subordinated notes due 2022	(a) a freestanding stock purchase contract under which the holder will purchase from us on August 1, 2015, a number of shares of our common stock determined pursuant to the terms of the agreement and (b) a 1/20, or 5.0%, undivided beneficial ownership interest in $1,000 principal amount on our 1.55% junior subordinated notes due 2022
Proceeds from Issuance	1,100,000,000	1,100,000,000
Bridge Loan Member | Goodrich Corporation [Member]
Short Term Debt [Line Items]
Loan Maximum Borrowing Capacity	15,000,000,000	15,000,000,000
Agreement Date	2011-11-08	2011-11-08
Termination Date	2012-07-26	2012-07-26
Term Loan [Member] | Goodrich Corporation [Member]
Short Term Debt [Line Items]
Loan Maximum Borrowing Capacity	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Loan Maturity Date	2012-12-31	2012-12-31
Agreement Date	2012-04-24	2012-04-24
Outstanding Loan Amount	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Date of Borrowing	2012-07-26	2012-07-26
LIBOR Plus 0.270% Floating Rate Notes Due 2013 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	0
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2013
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms		LIBOR plus 0.270%
LIBOR Plus 0.500% Floating Rate Notes Due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	500,000,000	500,000,000	0
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2015
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate Terms		LIBOR plus 0.500%
Notes 1.200% Due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.20%	1.20%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2015
Notes 4.875% Due 2015 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.875%	4.875%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000	1,200,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2015
Notes 6.290% Due 2016 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.29%	6.29%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	291,000,000	291,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2016
Notes 5.375% Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.375%	5.375%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2017
Notes 1.800% Due 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.80%	1.80%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,500,000,000	1,500,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2017
Notes 6.800% Due 2018 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.80%	6.80%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	130,000,000	130,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2018
Notes 6.125% Due 2019*** [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.125%	6.125%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	300,000,000	300,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2019
Notes 6.125% Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.125%	6.125%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,250,000,000	1,250,000,000	1,250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2019
Notes 8.875% Due 2019 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.875%	8.875%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	272,000,000	272,000,000	272,000,000
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2019
Notes 4.500% Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%	4.50%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,250,000,000	1,250,000,000	1,250,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2020
Notes 4.875% Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.875%	4.875%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	300,000,000	300,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2020
Notes 3.600% Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.60%	3.60%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	600,000,000	600,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2021
Notes 8.750% Due 2021 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	8.75%	8.75%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	250,000,000	250,000,000	250,000,000
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2021
Notes 3.100% Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	3.10%	3.10%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	2,300,000,000	2,300,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2022
Junior Subordinated Notes 1.550% Due 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	1.55%	1.55%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,100,000,000	1,100,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		** The junior subordinated notes are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, on a date not earlier than August 1, 2017. The redemption price will be the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, up to but excluding the redemption date. We may extend or eliminate the optional redemption date as part of a remarketing of the junior subordinated notes which could occur between April 29, 2015 and July 15, 2015 or between July 23, 2015 and July 29, 2015.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2022
Notes 7.100% Due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.10%	7.10%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	150,000,000	150,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2027
Notes 6.700% Due 2028 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.70%	6.70%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	400,000,000	400,000,000	400,000,000
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2028
Notes 7.500% Due 2029 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.50%	7.50%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	550,000,000	550,000,000	550,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2029
Notes 5.400% Due 2035 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.40%	5.40%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	600,000,000	600,000,000	600,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2035
Notes 6.050% Due 2036 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.05%	6.05%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	600,000,000	600,000,000	600,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2036
Notes 6.800% Due 2036 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.80%	6.80%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	255,000,000	255,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2036
Notes 7.000% Due 2038 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	7.00%	7.00%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	200,000,000	200,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		*** Notes were assumed as a part of our acquisition of Goodrich on July 26, 2012. For "Other (including capitalized leases, discounts, and fair market value adjustments)," approximately $702 million was assumed/established as part of the acquisition.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2038
Notes 6.125% Due 2038 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.125%	6.125%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2038
Notes 5.700% Due 2040 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	5.70%	5.70%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2040
Notes 4.500% Due 2042 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	4.50%	4.50%
Debt Instrument, Carrying Amount	3,500,000,000	3,500,000,000	0
Debt Instrument, Call Feature		* We may redeem some or all of these series of notes at any time at a redemption price in U.S. dollars equal to the greater of 100% of the principal amount outstanding of the applicable series of notes to be redeemed, or the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled payments of principal and interest on the applicable series of notes to be redeemed. The discounts applied on such redemptions are based on a semiannual calculation at an adjusted treasury rate plus 10-50 basis points, depending on the particular series. The redemption price will also include interest accrued to the date of redemption on the principal balance of the notes being redeemed.
Debt Instrument Maturity Date Description		2042
Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	0	0
Multicurrency Revolving Credit Agreement [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	2,000,000,000	2,000,000,000
Line of Credit Facility, Amount Outstanding	$ 0	$ 0