Investments in Equipment and Leases, Net (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Investments in Equipment and Leases, Net [Abstract]
Impairment losses recorded	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Depreciation of operating lease assets	$ 71	76	$ 222	244
Average estimated residual value for assets on operating leases	12.00%		12.00%		11.00%
Contingent rental revenue	$ 265	$ 337	$ 845	$ 995

Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 360
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 4
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Amount of contingent rental revenue recognized for the period under lease, based on the occurrences of an event or condition.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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The total depreciation charge recorded for property subject to or held for lease.

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Average Estimated Residual Value for Assets on Operating Leases as Percentage of Original Cost.

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Investments In Equipment And Leases, Net [Abstract]

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