Status of Discussions With Lenders and Noteholders / Audit Opinion - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2016
Minimum
Status Of Discussions With Lenders And Noteholders Audit Opinion [Line Items]
Interest coverage ratio	300.00%

Status of discussions with lenders and noteholders audit opinion.

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