Note 4 - Equipment Subject to Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Equipment Subject To Operating Leases [Abstract]
Equipment subject to operating leases	$ 29	$ 25
Accumulated depreciation	(16)	(12)
Equipment subject to operating leases, net	$ 13	$ 13

Equipment Subject to Operating Leases [Abstract]

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- Definition

The amount of accumulated depreciation, by major property class, recorded on property subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date.

+ References

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-Publisher FASB
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- Definition

Amount before accumulated depreciation of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services subject to or available for lease.

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-Publisher FASB
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- Definition

The amount of property, by major property class, net of accumulated depreciation, subject to or available for lease as of the balance sheet date.

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