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LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2011 | Dec. 31, 2010
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Severance pay expenses for Israeli Companies calculated pursuant to Israeli Severance Pay Law | $ 501 | $ 495 | $ 425
Expected deposits to be made in the next fiscal year for severance and pension payment obligations | 730 |  |
Severance payment expenses relating to contribution plans | 109 | 43 | 253
Deposits made for severance payment obligations | 292 | 313 | 281
2013 | 458 |  |
2014 | 211 |  |
2015 | 298 |  |
2016 | 299 |  |
2017 | 182 |  |
Thereafter (through 2021) | 1,065 |  |
Total | 2,513 |  |
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member] |  |  |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
401(K) profit sharing plan contributions made by company | $ 209 | $ 188 | $ 167

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