Repositioning and Other Charges (Details 2) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 | Sep. 30, 2011 | Sep. 30, 2010 |
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| Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items] | | | | |
| Total net repositioning and other charges | $ 410 | $ 212 | $ 637 | $ 480 |
| Net Repositioning and Other Charges Paragraph Details [Abstract] | | | | |
| Gross repositioning charge | 305 | 81 | 370 | 151 |
| Number of employees severed | 2,097 | 1,188 | 3,043 | 2,155 |
| Previously Established Accruals | | | 21 | 17 |
| Restructuring Charges Asset Impairment | 76 | 12 | 86 | 21 |
| Restructuring Charges Severance Costs | 194 | 64 | 237 | 121 |
| Restructuring Charges Exit Costs | 35 | | 47 | |
Aerospace [Member] | | | | |
| Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items] | | | | |
| Total net repositioning and other charges | 38 | 27 | 32 | 33 |
Automation and Control Solutions [Member] | | | | |
| Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items] | | | | |
| Total net repositioning and other charges | 137 | 34 | 182 | 63 |
Specialty Materials [Member] | | | | |
| Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items] | | | | |
| Total net repositioning and other charges | 28 | 14 | 41 | 25 |
Transportation Systems [Member] | | | | |
| Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items] | | | | |
| Total net repositioning and other charges | 120 | 44 | 196 | 149 |
Corporate [Member] | | | | |
| Pretax Impact Of Total Net Repositioning And Other Charges By Segment [Line Items] | | | | |
| Total net repositioning and other charges | $ 87 | $ 93 | $ 186 | $ 210 |