Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,484.2	$ 1,008.3
Acquisitions	58.7	454.6
Effect of foreign currency translation	28.1	21.3
Ending Balance	1,571.0	1,484.2
Commercial Aircraft
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	388.4	384.2
Acquisitions		2.5
Effect of foreign currency translation	6.2	1.7
Ending Balance	394.6	388.4
Consumables Management
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	1,005.8	535.4
Acquisitions	58.7	450.6
Effect of foreign currency translation	22.0	19.8
Ending Balance	1,086.5	1,005.8
Business Jet
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	90.0	88.7
Acquisitions		1.5
Effect of foreign currency translation	(0.1)	(0.2)
Ending Balance	$ 89.9	$ 90.0