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Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities (Schedule Of Effect Of Derivative Instruments On The Consolidated Statements Of Earnings) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Nov. 30, 2012
Nov. 30, 2011
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
       
Derivative [Line Items]        
Loss recognized in AOCL $ (894) [1] $ (1,244) [1] $ (7,286) [1] $ (18,362) [1]
Loss reclassified from AOCL into CAF Income (3,327) [1] (2,258) [1] (9,855) [1] (4,353) [1]
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
       
Derivative [Line Items]        
Loss recognized in CAF Income $ (1) [2] $ (8) [2] $ (2) [2] $ (83) [2]
[1] Represents the effective portion.
[2] Represents the loss on interest rate swaps, the net periodic settlements and accrued interest.