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Commitments and Contingencies (Detail)

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Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) - Lufthansa - Patent Infringement
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Germany  
Loss Contingencies  
Appeal process duration (in years, up to) 2 years
Loss contingency accrual $ 0
United States  
Loss Contingencies  
Loss contingency accrual 0
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. | Germany | Minimum  
Loss Contingencies  
Estimate of the value of the dispute 1,000,000
Astronics Advanced Electronic Systems Corp. | Germany | Maximum  
Loss Contingencies  
Estimate of the value of the dispute $ 3,000,000