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Fair Value Measurements Fair Value, Assets Measured on Nonrecurring Basis Using Unobservable Inputs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Nonrecurring fair value losses $ (17)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges $ (29)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Nonrecurring fair value losses (15)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Operating Lease Equipment [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Nonrecurring fair value losses (15)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Property, Plant and Equipment [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Nonrecurring fair value losses    (10)us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Market Approach Valuation Technique [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Operating Lease Equipment 63ba_OperatingLeaseEquipmentAndAssetsHeldForSaleOrReleaseFairValue
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Fair Value Measurements Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member]    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Property, Plant, and Equipment, Fair Value    $ 2us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentFairValueDisclosure
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