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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Weighted-Average Useful Lives of Software and Other Intangible Assets (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022
Software | Engine Products |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 7 years
Software | Fastening Systems |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 6 years
Software | Engineered Structures |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 4 years
Software | Forged Wheels |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 4 years
Other intangibles | Engine Products |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 32 years
Other intangibles | Fastening Systems |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 23 years
Other intangibles | Engineered Structures |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 18 years
Other intangibles | Forged Wheels |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Weighted-average useful lives of other intangible assets | 25 years

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