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Financing Receivables (Narrative) (Detail) $ in Millions | Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
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Schedule of Financial Receivables [Line Items] |
Lease investment with non-investment grade counterparties, gross | $ 573
Lease investment with non-investment grade counterparties, net of deferred taxes | $ (18)

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