Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income
Net Income	$ 68,153	$ 70,446	$ 45,787
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	13,515	(12,753)	(7,438)
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instrument	(16,758)	(5,219)	(4,375)
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on marketable securities	1,035	(15)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,208)	(17,987)	(11,813)
Comprehensive income (loss)	65,945	52,459	33,974
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests:
Net income loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(26,542)	(20,791)	(15,333)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(192)	220	778
Change in unrealized (gain) loss on derivative instruments	(365)	109	994
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(27,099)	(20,462)	(13,561)
Comprehensive (Loss) Income Attributable to CPA 17 Global Shareholders	$ 38,846	$ 31,997	$ 20,413