Program Development Costs (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2013	May 31, 2012
Program Development Costs
Minimum expected revenue from the cargo loading system program	$ 300
Net costs capitalized associated with the engineering and development of the cargo system.	$ 125.4	$ 91.9

Represents costs associated with the engineering and development of the cargo system.

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