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Segment Information - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill (C) | $ 4,457 | $ 4,493
Engineered Structures |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill (C) | $ 17 |
Margin between fair value of reporting unit and carrying value (percent) | 15.00% | 60.00%
Engine Products |  |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] |  |
Goodwill (C) | $ (17) |

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