TAT Technologies (TATT) 20-F 23 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report (foreign) Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD
Entity Central Index Key	808439
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Document Type	20-F
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	8,808,344
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$22,894	$19,814
Short-term bank deposits	5,089	10,059
Accounts receivable-trade, net	15,657	18,387
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses	4,298	3,314	[1]
Inventories, net	35,404	29,395	[1]
Assets held for sale		9,959
Total current assets	83,342	90,928
INVESTMENT AND OTHER NON CURRENT ASSETS:
Investment in an affiliated company	2,556	2,289
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement	2,496	2,900
Deferred income taxes	1,550	1,616
Total investment and other non current assets	6,602	6,805
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	11,524	11,147	[1]
Total long-term assets	18,126	17,952
Total assets	101,468	108,880
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Short term bank loan and current maturities of long-term loans		910
Accounts payable trade	5,886	6,941
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,651	5,815	[1]
Liabilities held for sale		3,428
Total current liabilities	11,537	17,094
NON CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Other long-term liabilities	34	58
Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement	2,655	3,140
Deferred income taxes	1,774	1,058
Total long-term liabilities	4,463	4,256
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (NOTE 14)
Total liabilities	16,000	21,350
EQUITY:
Authorized: 10,000,000 shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013; Issued: 9,082,817 and 9,079,709 shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively; Outstanding: 8,808,344 and 8,805,236 shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively	2,793	2,792
Additional paid-in capital	64,491	64,454
Treasury stock, at cost, 274,473 shares at December 31, 2014 and 2013	-2,088	-2,088
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		-429
Retained earnings	20,272	20,840
Total shareholders' equity	85,468	85,569
Non-controlling interest		1,961
Total equity	85,468	87,530
Total liabilities and equity	$101,468	$108,880
[1]	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_PA

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (PARENTHETICAL) (ILS)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Ordinary shares, par value per share	0.9	0.9
Ordinary shares, shares authorized	10,000,000	10,000,000
Ordinary shares, shares issued	9,082,817	9,079,709
Ordinary shares, shares outstanding	8,808,344	8,805,236
Treasury stock, shares	274,473	274,473

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues:
Products	$31,363	$34,364	[1]	$36,263	[1]
Services	49,363	45,187	[1]	41,652	[1]
Total revenues	80,726	79,551		77,915
Cost of revenues:
Products	23,340	24,892		25,177
Services	40,286	35,987		33,362
Total cost of revenues	63,626	60,879		58,539
Gross profit	17,100	18,672		19,376
Operating expenses:
Research and development, net	1,070	713		995
Selling and marketing	3,203	3,150		2,899
General and administrative	9,019	9,512		10,110
Other income	-11	-20		-13
Total operating expenses	13,281	13,355		13,991
Operating income from continuing operations	3,819	5,317		5,385
Financial expenses	-2,510	-947		-2,094
Financial income	1,216	897		1,988
Income from continuing operations before taxes on income	2,525	5,267		5,279
Taxes on income	1,360	1,041		2,090
Net income from continuing operations after taxes on income	1,165	4,226		3,189
Share in results of affiliated company and impairment of share in affiliated company	267	1,025		-3,756
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	1,432	5,251		-567
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		-2,429		-1,147
Net income (loss) attributable to TAT Technologies Ltd. shareholders	$1,432	$2,822		($1,714)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations per share attributable to controlling interest	$0.16	$0.60		($0.06)
Loss from discontinued operations per share attributable to controlling interest		($0.28)		($0.13)
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to controlling interest	$0.16	$0.32		($0.19)
Basic	8,805,495	8,799,237		8,808,075
Diluted	8,826,542	8,808,920		8,808,075
[1]	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$1,432	$1,780	($1,772)
Other comprehensive income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	429	668	209
Total other comprehensive income	429	668	209
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,861	2,448	-1,563
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest		842	-12
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to shareholders	$1,861	$3,290	($1,575)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (USD $)	Total		Share capital [Member]	Additional paid-in capital [Member]	Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) [Member]	Treasury shares [Member]	Retained earnings [Member]	Non-controlling interest [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$89,161		$2,790	$64,402	($1,036)	($2,018)	$22,232	$2,791
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011			9,073,043
Comprehensive income (loss)	-1,563				139		-1,714	12
Dividend distributed	-2,500						-2,500
Purchase of treasury shares	-70					-70
Purchase of treasury shares, shares
Share based compensation expenses	8			8
Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	85,036		2,790	64,410	-897	-2,088	18,018	2,803
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012			9,073,043
Comprehensive income (loss)	2,448				468		2,822	-842
Share based compensation expenses	3			3
Exercise of options	43		2	41
Exercise of options, shares			6,666
Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	87,530		2,792	64,454	-429	-2,088	20,840	1,961
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013			9,079,709
Comprehensive income (loss)	1,861				429		1,432
Dividend distributed	-2,000						-2,000
Sale of subsidiary	-1,961							-1,961
Share based compensation expenses	38			38
Exercise of options			1	-1
Exercise of options, shares	85,000	[1]	3,108
Balance at Dec. 31, 2014	$85,468		$2,793	$64,491		($2,088)	$20,272
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2014			9,082,817
[1]	The aggregate intrinsic value for the options exercised by employees during 2014 was approximately $21.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) attributable to TAT Technologies Ltd. shareholders	$1,432	$2,822		($1,714)
Net loss from discontinued operations		2,429		1,147
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	1,432	5,251		-567
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,069	1,859	[1]	1,906	[1]
Exchange differentials of loans	-1	23		16
Write down of inventory		67
Gain (loss) on sale of property and equipment	10	-20		-12
Gain from change in fair value of derivatives		-27		-399
Interest from short-term bank deposits and restricted deposits	-128	-11		-48
Provision for doubtful accounts		17		258
Share in results of affiliated company and impairment of share in affiliated company	-267	-1,025		3,756
Share based compensation expenses	38	3		8
Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement	-485	286		396
Deferred income taxes, net	1,229	71		1,712
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Amounts due to (from) related parties, net	5	-63		711
Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable	2,730	-1,001		-979
Decrease (increase) in other accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other	-833	1,195		266
Decrease (increase) in inventories, net	-6,009	659		-2,908
Increase (decrease) in trade accounts payable	-509	278		581
Increase (decrease) in other accounts payable and accrued expenses	-715	-417		1,197
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities	-24	58		-2
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	-1,458	7,203		5,892
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities				1,900
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary (A)	2,176
Funds in respect of employee rights upon retirement	352	-48		-457
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	19	51		50
Purchase of property and equipment	-3,021	-2,240		-2,147
Investment in short-term deposit				-10,000
Maturities of short-term deposits	5,098
Proceeds released from restricted deposits		2,307		947
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	4,624	70		-9,707
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of long-term loans	-883	-2,286		-776
Dividend paid	-2,000			-2,500
Repayments of short-term loans	-26	-719		-4,542
Short-term credit received from a bank		26		627
Repurchase of treasury shares				-70
Exercise of options		43
Net cash used in financing activities	-2,909	-2,936		-7,261
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations		685		2,054
Cash provided by investing activities of discontinued operations		-31		-226
Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations		-304		-285
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations		164		90
Net cash provided by discontinued operations		514		1,633
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	257	4,851		-9,443
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR	22,637	17,786		27,229
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR	22,894	22,637		17,786
LESS - CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENT OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AT END OF YEAR		2,823		2,309
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS OF CONTINUING OPERATIONS AT END OF YEAR	22,894	19,814		15,477
Supplementary information on investing activities not involving cash flows:
Purchase of property and equipment on credit	44	590
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid	-15	-89		-209
Interest received	221	177		265
Income taxes paid	-571	-961		-813
Income taxes refunds	$613	$1,383		$780
[1]	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (PARENTHETICAL) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
(A) Proceeds from sale of subsidiary
Assets held for sale (excluding cash in the amount of $2,823)	$7,136
Liabilities held for sale	-3,428
Non-controlling interest	-1,532
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary	2,176
Assets held for sale, cash amount	$2,823

GENERAL

GENERAL	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
GENERAL [Abstract]
GENERAL	NOTE 1 -  GENERAL
	a. TAT Technologies Ltd., (“TAT” or the “Company”) an Israeli corporation, incorporated in 1985, is a leading provider of services and products to the commercial and military aerospace and ground defense industries. Together with its subsidiaries, 100% held, Limco-Piedmont Inc. (“Limco-Piedmont”), 70% held, Bental Industries Ltd. (“Bental”) (with respect to the sale of the entire interest in Bental see note 1(d) and 4) and 100% held, TAT Gal Inc. (“TAT Gal”) hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Group”, it is principally engaged in the following activities:
	Design, development, manufacture and sale of a broad range of heat transfer equipment and solutions;
	Remanufacture, overhaul and repair of heat transfer equipment;
	Maintenance, repair and overhaul of auxiliary power units, landing gears and related components;
	Design, development and manufacture of aviation and flow control accessories including fuel components, secondary power systems, and various instrumentation and electronic assemblies and
	Design, development and manufacture of environmental control and cooling systems.
	The products developed, repaired, and maintained by the Group are primarily used for airborne systems on commercial and military aircrafts as well as for defense ground systems. The principal markets of TAT are in Israel, Europe and the United States.
	As of December 31, 2014, Limco-Piedmont holds 100% of Limco-Airepair Inc. (“Limco”), of Piedmont Aviation Component Services LLC. (“Piedmont”) and holds, through Piedmont, 28.08% in First Aviation Services Inc. (“FAvS”), a world-wide service provider to the aerospace industry and a one-stop-shop for maintenance, repair and overhaul services (for propellers and landing gear) for the General Aviation Industry.
	b. TAT's shares are listed on both the NASDAQ (TATT) and Tel-Aviv stock exchange.
	c. In October 2012 two lenders to TAT's then controlling shareholders, KMN Industries and TAT Industries (herein “Controlling Shareholders”), filed separate petitions to the court to enforce certain liens granted to such lenders by each of the Controlling Shareholders. Such liens consisted of KMN Industries' holdings of an approximately 80% ownership interest in TAT Industries (which in turn owned approximately 43% of the issued share capital of TAT) and KMN Industries' direct holdings in TAT (which represented approximately 10% of the issued share capital of TAT). On December 18, 2012 the court appointed permanent receivers on behalf of the two lenders mentioned above for the purpose of jointly realizing the liens granted to such lenders. On March 15, 2013 the receivers of TAT's shares initiated a bid process for the sale of such shares. On August 7, 2013 the receivers informed TAT that a transaction for the sale of 4,732,351 Ordinary shares of TAT, constituting 53.8% of TAT's outstanding Ordinary shares as of the date of the transaction, closed after receiving all required approvals and transfer of the agreed consideration by FIMI Israel Opportunity FIVE, Limited Partnership and FIMI Opportunity V, L.P. (“FIMI Funds”).
	d. On February 18, 2014 TAT entered into an agreement to sell its entire interest in Bental, constituting 70% of Bental's issued and outstanding share capital, to Bental Investments Agshah Ltd. (“Bental Investments”), for an aggregate consideration of $5,000, reflecting an impairment of $3,319 (out of which $2,323 attributed to controlling interest), which is reported in Income (loss) from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013 (see also note 4).
	The Company determined Bental met the criteria for held for sale and discontinued operations as of December 31, 2013.
	Closing of the transaction occurred on March 27, 2014 after receiving all required approvals to consummate the closing.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES	NOTE 2 -   SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
	Accounting principles
	The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"), applied on a consistent basis, unless otherwise indicated below.
	a.      Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statement
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclose the nature of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting years. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	As applicable to these financial statements, the most significant estimates and assumptions relate to: revenue recognition, recoverability of inventory, provision for doubtful accounts, impairment of long lived assets, impairment of investment in affiliated company, contingencies, provision for taxes and the realizability of deferred tax assets.
	b.      Functional currency
	The majority of the TAT's revenues are generated in U.S. dollars ("dollars") and a substantial portion of TAT's costs are incurred in dollars. In addition, a significant portion of the TAT's financing has been obtained in dollars. Accordingly, the dollar is the currency of the primary economic environment in which TAT operates and accordingly its functional and reporting currency is the dollar.
	Limco's and Piedmont's (“U.S. subsidiaries”) revenues are generated in dollars and its costs are incurred in dollars. In addition, the U.S. subsidiaries financing has been obtained in dollars. Accordingly, the dollar is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the U.S. subsidiaries operate and accordingly its functional and reporting currency is the dollar.
	Monetary accounts maintained in currencies other than the dollar are re-measured using the representative foreign exchange rate at the balance sheet date. Operational accounts and non-monetary balance sheet accounts are measured and recorded at the rate in effect at the date of the transaction. The effects of foreign currency re-measurement are recorded in financial income (expenses), net.
	c.      Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TAT and its subsidiaries. In these financial statements, “subsidiaries” are companies over which TAT has over 50% voting control and the financial statements of which are consolidated with those of the Company.
	Intercompany balances and transactions, including profits from intercompany sales not yet realized outside the Group, have been eliminated upon consolidation. Non-controlling interests are included in equity.
	d.      Cash and Cash equivalents
	All highly liquid investments, which include short-term bank deposits and money market accounts, that are not restricted as to withdrawal or use, and short-term debentures, the period to maturity of which do not exceed three months at the time of investment, are considered to be cash equivalents.
	e.      Short-term bank deposits
	Bank deposits with maturities of more than three months but less than one year are included in short-term deposits. Such short-term deposits are in Dollars and bear interest at an average annual rate of approximately 0.6%. in 2014 and 2013.
	f.      Accounts receivable-trade, net
	The Group's accounts receivable balances are due from customers primarily in the airline and defense industries. Credit is extended based on evaluation of a customer's financial condition and generally, collateral is not required. Trade accounts receivable from sales of services and products are typically due from customers within 30 - 90 days. Trade accounts receivable balances are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than their original contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Group determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts receivable are past due, the Group's previous loss history from such customers, customer's current ability to pay its obligation to TAT and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Group writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited against earnings. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined with respect to specific debts that are doubtful of collection.
	g.      Inventories
	Inventories are measured at the lower of cost or market.
	Cost of inventories is determined as follows:
	On the basis of actual cost	-	Raw materials and parts
	On the basis of actual cost which takes into account materials, labor and other direct and indirect manufacturing costs, or identifiable direct costs.	-	Work in progress and Finished goods
	Since the Group sells products and services related to airplane accessories (heat transfer equipment, defined in note 1, APU's, landing gears etc.) for airplanes that can be in service for 20 to 50 years, it must keep a supply of such products and parts on hand while the airplanes are in use. The Group writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence and unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and estimated market value based upon assumptions for future demand and market conditions.
	h.       Property, plant and equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, after deduction of the related investment grants, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
			years
	Buildings		25
	Machinery and equipment		4 - 10 (mainly 10)
	Motor vehicles		6 - 7
	Office furniture and equipment		3 - 17 (mainly 7)
	Software		3
	Leasehold improvements are included in buildings and amortized using the straight line method over the period of the lease contract, or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is shorter.
	i.      Grants from Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel ("OCS"):
	Grants received from the OCS for approved research and development projects are recognized at the time the Company is entitled to such grants, on the basis of the costs incurred and included as a deduction from research and development expenses.  Due the fact that the Company is defined as "Traditional Industry Company", under the OCS regulations, these grants are non-royalty bearing.
	j.      Investment in company accounted for using the Equity Method
	Investment in which the Group exercises significant influence and which is not considered a subsidiary ("affiliate") is accounted for using the equity method, whereby the Group recognizes its proportionate share of the affiliated company's net income or loss after the date of investment. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Group holds 20% to 50% of an affiliated company's voting instruments.
	The Group reviews this investment for impairment whenever events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. See note 3(b).
	k.       Impairment of long-lived assets
	Long-lived assets, including definite life intangible assets, held and used by an entity are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets (or asset group) may not be recoverable. In the event that the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the long-lived assets (or asset group) is less than the carrying amount of such assets, an impairment charge would be recognized, and the assets (or asset group) would be written down to their estimated fair values (see also notes 6 and 9).
	l.      Treasury Shares
	Company shares held by the Company are presented as a reduction of equity at their cost to the Company.
	m.      Revenue recognition
	The Group generates its revenues from the sale of OEM products and systems, providing MRO services (remanufacture, maintenance, repair and overhaul services and long-term service contracts) and parts services.
	Revenues from the sale of products are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, provided the collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured, the price is fixed or determinable and no significant obligation exists. The Group does not grant a right of return.
	Revenues from multi-year, fixed price contracts for OEM customers are recognized when a product is shipped (and title passed) to the customer. Management provides for losses as soon as a loss is expected for the remaining portion of such contracts. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, no losses have been recognized for such fixed price contracts.
	Revenues from MRO services are recognized when services are completed and the item is shipped back to the customer.
	Revenues from some maintenance contracts are recognized over the contract period in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in performing services under the contract. The Group estimates the costs that are expected to be incurred based on its experience with the aggregate costs incurred and to be incurred on contracts of this nature. The costs incurred related to the maintenance contracts are not incurred on a straight-line basis, as the timing to provide the maintenance services is dependent on when parts under these contracts require maintenance. Therefore, the Group accrues revenue as costs are incurred. These revenues are then compared to actual results and adjusted to either deferred revenue for results greater than historical estimates or recognized in those cases of performance less than historical estimates. These accounts are reviewed on a timely basis and adjusted (if required) based on cost structures.
	Revenues from royalties from sales of products developed with the Group's intellectual property, technology and technical assistance are recognized when the related sales are made.
	n.      Shipping and handling costs
	Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in revenue. The cost of shipping and handling products is included in costs of revenues.
	o.      Warranty costs
	The Group provides warranties for its products and services ranging from one to three years, which vary with respect to each contract and in accordance with the nature of each specific product.
	The Group estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranty and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time the product is shipped. The Group periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.
	p.      Research and development
	Research and development costs, net of grants, are charged to expenses as incurred.
	q.      Fair value measurement
	The Group measures fair value and discloses fair value measurements for financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below:
	Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.
	Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data or active market data for similar but not identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
	In determining fair value, the Group utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible and considers credit risk in its assessment of fair value.
r.     Concentrations of credit risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Group to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable.
Cash and cash equivalents are deposited with major banks in Israel and the United States. Such deposits in the United States may be in excess of insured limits and are not insured in other jurisdictions. Management believes that the financial institutions that hold Group's cash and cash equivalents are financially sound. Accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to these financial instruments.
The Group's accounts receivable are derived mainly from sales to customers in the United States, Israel and Europe. The Group generally does not require collateral; however, in certain circumstances the Group may require letters of credit. Management believes that credit risks relating to accounts receivable are minimal since the majority of the Group's customers are world-leading manufacturers of aviation systems and aircrafts, international airlines, governments and air-forces, and world-leading manufacturers and integrators of defense and ground systems.  In addition, the Group has relatively a large number of customers with wide geographic spread which mitigates the credit risk. The Group performs ongoing credit evaluation of its customers' financial condition.
s.     Income taxes
Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 740 "Income Taxes". This statement prescribes the use of the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities account balances are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and for tax loss carry-forwards. Deferred taxes are measured using the enacted laws and tax rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Group provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value, see note 17(h).
Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting or, if not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, according to the expected reversal dates of the specific temporary differences.
Taxes which would apply in the event of disposal of investments in foreign subsidiaries have not been taken into account in computing the deferred taxes, when the Group's intention is to hold, and not to realize the investments.
Following the recognition of Bental as held for sale and discontinued operations as of December 31, 2013, (see note 4) the Company computed the deferred tax asset derived from the estimated loss for tax purposes, incurred on the sale of its entire interest in Bental. For such capital loss as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company provided a full valuation allowance as it cannot predict its future realization.
The Group records deferred taxes related to its share in results of its affiliated company.
With regard to dividends distributable from the income of foreign subsidiaries: as the Group intends to permanently reinvest retained earnings and has no intention to declare dividends out of such earnings in the foreseeable future it does not record deferred taxes in respect of taxes that would have been paid in such event.
The Group did not provide for deferred taxes attributable to dividend distribution out of retained tax-exempt earnings from "Approved/Benefited Enterprise" plans (see note 17(a)), since it intends to permanently reinvest them and has no intention to declare dividends out of such tax exempt income in the foreseeable future. Management considers such retained earnings to be essentially permanent in duration. The payment of dividend in 2014 was paid from earnings from regular income of the Israeli company.
Results for tax purposes for TAT's Israeli subsidiary are measured and reflected in NIS and for TAT's U.S. subsidiaries are measured and reflected in dollars. As explained in (b) above, the consolidated financial statements are presented in dollars. In accordance with ASC 740, TAT has not provided deferred income taxes on the differences resulting from changes in exchange rate and indexation.
The Group follows a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Group's policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within financial income (expense). Such liabilities are classified as long-term, unless the liability is expected to be resolved within twelve months from the balance sheet date.
t.    Held for sale classification and Discontinued operations
A business is reported as held for sale when management has approved or received approval to sell the business and is committed to a formal plan, the business is available for immediate sale, the business is being actively marketed, the sale is anticipated to occur during the next 12 months and certain other specified criteria are met. A business classified as held for sale is recorded at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less cost to sell. If the carrying value of the business exceeds its estimated fair value, a loss is recognized.
Assets and liabilities related to a business classified as held for sale are segregated in the consolidated balance sheet in the period in which the business is classified as held for sale.
Operations of a business are reported as discontinued operations if the business is classified as held for sale, the operations and cash flows of the business have been or will be eliminated from our ongoing operations as a result of a disposal transaction and we will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the business after the disposal transaction. The results of discontinued operations are reported in discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations for current and prior periods commencing in the period in which the business meets the criteria of a discontinued operation, and include any gain or loss recognized on closing or adjustment of the carrying amount to fair value less cost to sell.
Depreciation is not recorded on assets of a business while it is classified as held for sale.
At December 31, 2013, held for sale assets and liabilities consisted of Bental, the OEM of Electric Motion Systems operating segment, and its results of operations are presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations (see also note 4).
u.   Basic and diluted net Earnings per share
Earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share includes the potential effect of stock options outstanding during the year, in accordance with ASC 260 "Earnings per Share", using the treasury stock method.
v.   Share-based compensation
The Group applies ASC 718 "Stock Based Compensation" with respect to employees options, which requires awards classified as equity awards to be accounted for using the grant-date fair value method. The fair value of share-based awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, the payment transaction is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures. The Group estimates forfeitures based on historical experience and anticipated future conditions.
The Group recognizes compensation cost for an award with only service conditions that has a graded vesting schedule using the accelerated method over the requisite service period for the entire award. For an award with performance conditions that has a graded vesting schedule, compensation cost is recognized upon meeting such conditions, using the accelerated method over the requisite service period for the entire award.
w.   Comprehensive income
Comprehensive income, net of related taxes where applicable, includes, in addition to net income, Currency translation adjustments. The accumulated other compressive income related entirely to Bental and was reclassified from AOCI to discontinued operation upon the sale of Bantal.
x.   Contingencies
Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Group but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Group's management assesses such contingent liabilities and estimated legal fees, if any, and accrues for these costs. Such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Group or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Group's management evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought.
Loss contingencies considered to be remote by management are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantee would be disclosed.
y.   Recently Issued Accounting Principles
(1)    In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board of the United States (the “FASB”) issued guidance related to revenue from contracts with customers. Under this guidance, revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early adoption is not permitted. The updated standard will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2017. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
(2)    In August 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance related to disclosure of uncertainties about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The new guidance requires management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern and, as necessary, to provide related footnote disclosures. The guidance has an effective date of December 31, 2016. The Company believes that the adoption of this new standard will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
z.   Derivative Instruments
	The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage exposure to movement in exchange rate. The use of these financial instruments reduces the exposure of these risks. The Company recognizes the fair value of all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value recorded directly to the statement of operations. Fair value is based on market quotes for similar instruments with the same duration.

INVESTMENT_IN_AN_AFFILIATED_CO

INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY [Abstract]
INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY	NOTE 3 -   INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY
	a.   FAvS
		As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, the company has 28.08% and 29.36% of First Aviation Services, a provider of repair and overhaul, rotables management and related engineering services to the aviation industry worldwide.
	b.    Financial information
	Condensed financial information from FAvS consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013:
			December 31,
			2014		2013
	Current assets		$	10,596	$	10,179
	Long-term assets			8,927		8,954
	Total assets			19,523		19,133
	Current liabilities			5,964		6,522
	Long-term liabilities			4,624		4,471
	Total liabilities		$	10,588	$	10,993
	Condensed financial information from FAvS consolidated statements of operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014:
			Year ended December 31,
			2014		2013			2012
	Net sales		$	24,442	$	23,445		$	21,579
	Gross profit			7,342		6,182			9,202
	Income (loss) from continuing operations			827		(341	)		(1,476	)
	Net income (loss)			727		3,158			(12,979	)
	Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders		$	336	$	2,821		$	(13,271	)
	A reconciliation of the share in results of affiliated company and impairment of share in affiliated company for each of the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012:
			Year ended December 31,
			2014		2013			2012
	Share in income (loss) related to common stockholders		$	49	$	838		$	(653	)
	Share in income related to preferred stock			218		187			197
	Impairment in affiliated company			-		-			(3,300	)
	Net income (loss)		$	267	$	1,025		$	(3,756	)

HELD_FOR_SALE_CLASSIFICATION_A

HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED [Abstract]
HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED	NOTE 4 -    HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
	On February 18, 2014 TAT entered into an agreement to sell its entire interest in Bental, the OEM of Electric Motion Systems operating segment, constituting 70% of Bental's issued and outstanding share capital, to Bental Investments Agshah Ltd. (“Bental Investments”), for an aggregate consideration of $5,000, reflecting an impairment of $3,319 (out of which $2,323 attributed to controlling interest), which is reported in Income (loss) from discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition the Company recorded a loss from discontinued operations of $152 for the year ended on December 31, 2013 (out of which $106 attributed to controlling interest).
	The impairment amount is based on the selling price, which is categorized as level 2 measurement.
	Closing of the transaction took place on March 27, 2014 after receiving all required approvals to consummate the the transaction.
	The following table summarizes the components of assets and liabilities held-for-sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013:
		December 31,
		2013
					:Assets
		2,823	$		Cash and cash equivalents
		4,067			Trade accounts receivable
		196			Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
		2,983			Inventories, net
		778			Funds in respect of employee right upon retirement
		29			Deferred income taxes
		2,402	$		Property, plant and equipment, net
		13,278			Assets of businesses held for sale
		-3,319			Less: impairment
		9,959	$		Total assets held for sale
					:Liabilities
		946			Trade accounts payables
		1,109			Other accounts payable and accrued expenses
		248			Long-term loans, net of current maturities
		1,070			Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement
		55			Deferred income taxes
		3,428	$		Total liabilities held for sale
	The following are amounts related to Bental included in net loss from discontinued operations:
			Year ended December 31,
			2013			2012
	Revenues		$	9,589		$	10,008
	Loss before taxes on income (tax benefit)		$	(148	)	$	(191	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax ($5 and $3 in 2013  and 2012, respectively)		$	(3,471	)	$	(1,205	)
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interest			1,042			58
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to TAT Technologies Ltd. shareholders		$	(2,429	)	$	(1,147	)

AVAILABLEFORSALE_MARKETABLE_SE

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE - MARKETABLE SECURITIES

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE - MARKETABLE SECURITIES [Abstract]

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE - MARKETABLE SECURITIES

NOTE 5 -    AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE - MARKETABLE SECURITIES

31-Dec-14

Amortized Cost

Gross

Unrealized

Fair

Gains

Value

Available-for-sale:

Money Market

$

1,136

$

-

$

1,136

31-Dec-13

Amortized Cost

Gross

Unrealized

Fair

Gains

Value

Available-for-sale:

Money Market

$

1,136

$

-

$

1,136

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Abstract]
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT	NOTE 6 -     FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
	Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	The Group measures fair value and discloses fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	The Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, consisted of the following types of instruments:
				31-Dec-14
				Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Money Market			$	1,136		$	-		$	-		$	1,136
	Liabilities:
	Forward transactions			$	-		$	463		$	-		$	463
				31-Dec-13
				Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Money Market			$	1,136		$	-		$	-		$	1,136
	As of December 31, 2014, the company has six open forward contracts with a notional total amount of $4,800.
	The carrying amounts of financial instruments, include cash and cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits, accounts receivable, accounts payable, forward transactions and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value because of their generally short maturities.
	The fair value of the Group's long-term loan was estimated by using level 3 inputs based on discounted future cash flows, using the rate currently available for liabilities of similar terms and maturity. The carrying amount of the Group's long-term loan approximates its fair value since the interest rate reflects current market rates.
	Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
	As for the fair value measurement related to the impairment of Bental as of December 31, 2013, see note 4.
	The following table presents the Group's assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for the year ended December 31 2012:
						Fair value measurements using
			As of			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant			Total
			December 31,			in active			other			unobservable			losses for the
			2012			markets for			observable			inputs			year ended December 31,
						identical assets			inputs			(Level 3)			2012
						(Level 1)			(Level 2)
	Goodwill (1) (*)		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	1,015
	Investment in affiliated company (2)		$	1,264		$	-		$	-		$	1,264		$	3,300
	(*)	Excluding discontinued operations for the year ended on December 31, 2012
	(1)    During the second quarter ended June 30, 2012, management believed that there were indicators of impairment of goodwill in its OEM of Electric Motion Systems reporting unit and accordingly performed interim goodwill impairment testing as of June 30, 2012, primarily due to a decline in future forecasted sales levels and profitability margins resulting from the continued weakness in the defense industry. Accordingly, the Company performed an impairment test of goodwill for this reporting unit, with the assistance of a third party valuation firm. Based on the results of this test, the Company determined that the entire balance of goodwill included in this reporting unit was impaired and recorded an impairment charge of $1,015.
	(2)    In June 2012, FAvS entered into a transaction with its CEO, pursuant to which FAvS borrowed $3 million from FAvS CEO, secured by a third lien on the assets of FAvS. The loan bears interest at 10% and in addition FAvS CEO was issued warrants to purchase shares of Class A Common Stock of FAvS, representing 15% of FAvS post-exercise shareholders' equity, at an exercise price of $7.00 per share.
	Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the transaction, management believed that there were indicators of impairment with respect to TAT's investment in FAvS. Accordingly, the Company performed an impairment test of its investment in FAvS, with the assistance of a third party valuation firm. Based on the results of this test the Company determined that its investment in FAvS was impaired by $3,300. The impairment was due to a decline in FAvS' profitability margins and future forecasted sales levels.

INVENTORIES_NET

INVENTORIES, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
INVENTORIES	NOTE 7 -	INVENTORIES, NET
	Inventories are composed of the following:
			December 31,
			2014		2013(*)
	Raw materials and components		$	11,333	$	9,648
	Work in process			14,600		14,044
	Spare parts			8,956		4,742
	Finished goods			515		961
			$	35,404	$	29,395
	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013
	In 2014, 2013 and 2012, approximately $202, $350 and $1,892, respectively, of inventory previously written-down were used or sold in the course of providing MRO services.

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET	NOTE 8 -           PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET
	Composition of assets, grouped by major classifications, is as follows:
		December 31,
		2014	2013(*)
	Cost:
	Land and buildings	6,232	$	5,582
	Machinery and equipment	36,299		34,696
	Motor vehicles	334		418
	Office furniture and equipment	1,646		1,559
	Software	1,197		1,166
		45,708		43,421
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	34,184		32,274
	Depreciated cost	11,524	$	11,147
	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013
	Depreciation and amortization expenses amounted to $2,069, $1,859 and $1,906 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively (depreciation and amortization expenses do not include impairment charges).

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS	NOTE 9 -     GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
	a.        Intangible assets:
		December 31,
		2014		2013
	License for service center
	Cost	$	2,050	$	2,050
	Accumulated amortization and impairment charges		-2,050		-2,050
	Amortized cost	$	-	$	-
	b.         Impairment Assessments
	During the quarter ended June 30, 2012, management believed that there were indicators of impairment of goodwill in its OEM of Electric Motion System reporting unit as of June 30, 2012, primarily due to a decline in future forecasted sales levels and profitability margins resulting from the continued weakness in the defense industry. Accordingly, the Company performed an impairment test of goodwill for this reporting unit, with the assistance of a third party valuation firm. Based on the results of this test, the Company determined that the entire balance of goodwill included in this reporting unit was impaired and recorded an impairment charge of $1,015.
	The Company determined the fair value of the OEM of Electric Motion Systems reporting unit using the discounted cash flows method. The material assumptions used for 2012 annual test were five years of projected net cash flows (in accordance with the Company's budget), a discount rate of 17.72% and a long-term growth rate of 2.0%. The Company considered historical rates and current market conditions when determining the discount and growth rates to use in its analyses.

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_SUPPLEMENT

OTHER BALANCE SHEET SUPPLEMENTALS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
OTHER BALANCE SHEETS SUPPLEMENTAL [Abstract]
OTHER BALANCE SHEETS SUPPLEMENTAL	NOTE 10 -  OTHER BALANCE SHEETS SUPPLEMENTALS
	Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses:
				December 31,
				2014		2013 (*)
	Deferred tax asset			$	1,694	$	1,589
	Government authorities				1,568		1,154
	Prepaid expenses				971		498
	Amounts due from related parties				-		5
	Other				65		68
				$	4,298	$	3,314
		(*)	Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013
	Other account payable and accrued expenses:
				December 31,
				2014		2013 (*)
	Employees and payroll accruals			$	2,149	$	3,077
	Accrued expenses				535		732
	Government authorities				428		483
	Advances from customers				741		840
	Warranty provision				251		229
	Accrued royalties				368		336
	Deferred tax liability				592		40
	Forward transactions				463		-
	Other accrued expenses				124		78
				$	5,651	$	5,815
		(*)	Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

TRANSACTIONS_WITH_RELATED_PART

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES [Abstract]
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES	NOTE 11 -  TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES
	a.       Transactions with TAT Industries LTD. (“TAT Industries”):
			Year ended December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
	Management fees (1)			-	$	29	$	50
	Lease expenses (2)			-	$	424	$	416
	-1	According to the agreement between TAT and TAT Industries, TAT Industries will pay the Company an annual management fee in the amount of $50. The management fees are recorded as a reduction of general and administration expenses. Such services provided to TAT Industries until the purchase of TAT's shares by FIMI Funds on August 7, 2013 (see also note 1).
	-2	During 2000, TAT entered into a lease agreement with TAT Industries, pursuant to which the Company leases from TAT Industries approximately 344,000 square feet, including 90,000 square feet of manufacturing, office and storage space, for a period of 24 years and eleven months for an annual rental fee which is subject to revaluation every fifth year by a real estate appraiser, with an additional incremental payment of 2% per year.
	In 2010, following a revaluation by a real estate appraiser, the rental fee was increased to $400 per year with an additional incremental payment of 2% per year. The rental fee will be revaluated again in 2015 (the "Next Revaluation"). The Company's Audit Committee has reapproved the said agreement until the Next Revaluation.
	As of August 7, 2013, following the sale of TAT's shares to FIMI, TAT Industries is no longer considered as related party.
	b.       Balances with related parties:
			December 31,
			2014		2013
	FAVS - current asset			-		5
	Total asset		$	-	$	5
	c.       Transactions with related parties:
			Year ended December 31,
			2014		2013		2012
	Management fees to shareholders (see item e below)		$	-	$	-	$	359
	d.      Bental was engaged in various agreements with the Non-controlling interest and other related parties for the rental, maintenance and other services provided to it, in connection with its plant and operations. Total amount paid by Bental for these services in 2013 and 2012 was $432, $505 , respectively. See also note 1(d).
	e.         In March 2012, the audit committee and the board of directors of TAT approved a new
	three-year management agreement with Isal Amlat Investment (1993) Ltd. (“Isal Amlat”) commencing as of February 8, 2012 (the "New Management Agreement"). Each of TAT and Isal Amlat shall be entitled to terminate the New Management Agreement subject to a prior written notice of 4 months. Pursuant to the New Management Agreement, in consideration of the management services provided by Isal Amlat, TAT pays Isal Amlat  management fees in a total annual amount of NIS 1,500,000 (approximately $400), linked to the Consumer Price Index to be paid on a monthly basis, plus VAT. In addition, Isal Amlat is entitled to repayment of expenses actually borne as part of providing the management services. The audit committee and board of directors of the Company will examine on a yearly basis, the management services actually provided to the Company, and shall examine whether a material change has occurred justifying the update of the management fees and/or the conditions of the New Management Agreement. The New Management Agreement was approved by the shareholders of TAT on June 28, 2012.
	On August 21, 2012, the board of directors of TAT approved, following an approval of TAT's audit committee, a change to the New Management Agreement with Isal Amlat, effective from such date according to which the scope of the services provided by Isal Amlat to TAT were reduced and the annual management fees were also reduced by a total amount of NIS 570,000 (approximately $150 - the “reduced amount”).
	Total amount paid by TAT for the management services in 2012, was $359.
	In addition, the Company received management services from a private company (“Management company”) controlled by Mr. Nathan Galili (“Galili”), CEO of KNM Industries Ltd. (a private company through which Isal Amlat indirectly holding control in the Company). The management services will consist of a half-time of Galili, which value is more than the reduced amount, and will additionally include its services as active chairman of Bental. For those services the Company will pay the Management company annual management fees equal to the reduced amount, in addition to NIS 7,000 (approximately $2, plus VAT), as a monthly remuneration for travelling expenses to Bental. In addition, if during the service period or within a twelve month period from the end of the service period the Company will sell its holding in Bental, for more than $6,600 (“low threshold”), then the Management company will be eligible for a bonus which will be determined as follows:
	2% out of the 1st million above the low threshold, the Company will receive for its holding in Bental, plus an additional 3% out of the 2nd million above the low threshold the Company will receive for its holding in Bental, plus an additional 5% out of the 3rd million above the low threshold the Company will receive for its holding in Bental. It is clarified that in any event the amount of the bonus shall not exceed $100.
	Such management services will be provided until February 8, 2015 (the end of term of the new management agreement with Isal Amlat). Each of the parties (TAT and the Management company) may terminate the agreement with a prior written notice of four months.
	On January 27, 2013, TAT informed Isal Amlat that no management services had been provided by Isal Amlat to TAT during the preceding months, and that TAT decided to immediately terminate the Management Agreement. At that date TAT ceased paying management fees.
	On February 8, 2013, Mr. Galili informed TAT on the termination of the engagement with TAT, effectively immediately while management fees will be paid throughout June 8, 2013 at the end of the four-month notice period.
	f.        On June 14, 2010, TAT and Bental signed a management services agreement. TAT agreed to provide Bental with various services including investor relations, business development, marketing and advertising consulting, legal services and the appointing of TAT personnel in Bental board of directors. The agreement was effective since January 1, 2010 and the annual management fees were in the amount of $120. Such management fees were paid until June 30, 2013, following which the extent of such services reduced significantly together with the intent of the Company to sell its entire interest in Bental (see also note 4).
	g.        In December 2009, Piedmont provided a guarantee for a period of one year up to $7,000 in respect of FAvS' debt taken in connection with the acquisition of AeTR. As of December 31, 2012, the guarantee amount is $4,600 (such guarantee was released on March 18, 2013, see also note 3(a)).
	h.      On September 7, 2011, TAT received a loan from Bental for the total amount of NIS 2.5 million (approximately $700), to be repaid in whole at the end of a 24 month period (the “Term”). The principal amount bears interest of Prime + 1% payable on a quarterly basis and may be repaid at any time during the term upon TAT's discretion. Simultaneously with such loan, Bental received a loan from an Israeli bank for similar amount under similar terms and conditions. Such loan amount was repaid by TAT to Bental on September 8, 2013, which in turn Bental made, on the same date, an on time repayment of the loan in the total amount of NIS2.5 million (approximately $693).

SHORT_TERM_BANK_CREDIT_AND_LON

SHORT TERM BANK CREDIT AND LONG TERM LOANS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SHORT TERM BANK CREDIT AND LONG TERM LOANS [Abstract]
SHORT TERM BANK CREDIT AND LONG TERM LOANS	NOTE 12 -  SHORT TERM BANK CREDIT AND LONG TERM LOANS
	a.       Terms of the long-term loans and balances:
	As of December 31, 2014, there were no long-term loans and balances.
				Interest Rate
			Currency	31-Dec-13	Years of		December 31,
			of loan
					Maturity		2013
	Current maturities of long-term loan (*)		$	2.50%-3.50%	2009-2014	$	884
	*	Loans received by TAT from an Israeli bank in a total amount of $6,250 out of which $5,000 were received during year 2008 and additional $1,250 were received during year 2009. The loans amount was to be repaid in four annual installments commencing 2011. These loans bear quarterly interest of Libor + 3.5% and Libor + 1.85%, respectively. Through November, 2012 TAT prepaid $3,775, following which the remaining balance was $2,477. In September, 2011, TAT reached agreement with its lending bank to adjust certain financial covenants related to the said loans it was failing to meet at the time. On May 1, 2013, the Company made a payment of $1,593 in accordance with its payment schedule following which the remaining balance was $884. As of December 31, 2013 the Company met all financial covenants related to such loans (see also note 14(f)(2)).
	Group provided certain guarantees and covenants to secure its long-term loans, see note 14(e) and 14(f).
	b.      As of December 31, 2014 and 2013 TAT's short-term bank credit balance amounted to $0 and $26, respectively.

LONGTERM_EMPLOYEERELATED_OBLIG

LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS	NOTE 13 -  LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS
	Severance pay:
	TAT's liability for severance pay, for their Israeli employees, is calculated pursuant to Israeli Severance Pay Law based on the most recent salary of the employees multiplied by the number of years of employment as of the balance sheet date. The liability is presented on the undiscounted basis. The Israeli company records an expense for the net increase in its severance liability.
	TAT's liability for all of its Israeli employees is fully covered for by monthly deposits with severance pay funds, insurance policies, Mivtahim Social Insurance Institution Ltd. ("Mivtahim"). The liability covered by deposits with Mivtahim is irrevocably transferred to Mivtahim. Accordingly, neither the amounts accumulated with Mivtahim, nor the corresponding liabilities for severance pay are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet.
	The deposited funds include profits accumulated up to the balance sheet date. The deposited funds may be withdrawn only upon the fulfillment of the obligation pursuant to Israeli Severance Pay Law or labor agreements. The value of the deposited funds is based on the cash surrender value of these policies and includes profits (or loss) accumulated through the balance sheet date.
	Severance pay expenses for TAT were $555, $555 and $495 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	Limco-Piedmont sponsors a 401(K) profit sharing plan covering substantially all of its employees. The plan permits the employer to contribute a discretionary amount for a plan year, which the employer designates a qualified non-elective contribution. Contributions to plan by Limco-Piedmont were $251, $253 and $209 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The Group (excluding discontinued operation) expects to contribute approximately $820 in 2015 to the pension funds and insurance companies in respect of their severance and pension pay obligations.
	The Israeli company is required to make severance payment upon dismissal of an employee or upon termination of employment in certain circumstances. The severance payment liability to the employees is recorded on the Company's balance sheets under “Employee rights upon retirement.” The liability is recorded as if it were payable at each balance sheet date on an undiscounted basis.
	The liability is funded in part from the purchase of insurance policies or by the establishment of pension funds with dedicated deposits in the funds. The amounts used to fund these liabilities are included in the balance sheets under “Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement.” These policies are the Company's assets. However, under employment agreements and subject to certain limitations, any policy may be transferred to the ownership of the individual employee for whose benefit the funds were deposited.
	According to Section 14 of the Israeli Severance Pay Law, the Israeli company liability for certain employees, according to their employment agreements, make regular deposits with certain insurance companies for accounts controlled by each applicable employee in order to secure the employee's rights upon retirement. The Israeli company is fully relieved from any severance pay liability with respect to each such employee after they make the payments on behalf of the employee. The liability accrued in respect of these employees and the amounts funded, as of the respective agreement dates, are not reflected in the Israeli Company balance sheets, as the amounts funded are not under the control and management of the Israeli company and the pension or severance pay risks have been irrevocably transferred to the applicable insurance companies (the “Contribution Plans”).
	The amounts of severance payments, actually paid to retired employees, by TAT were $568, $226 and $26 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	TAT expects to pay $1,538 in future benefits to their employees during 2015 to 2024 upon their normal retirement age - see breakdown below. The amount was determined based on the employee's current salary rates and the number of service years that will be accumulated upon the retirement date. These amounts do not include amounts that might be paid to employees that will cease working for the Israeli company before their normal retirement age.
		Year	Amount
		2015	$	201
		2016		132
		2017		152
		2018		298
		2019		168
	Thereafter (through 2024)			587
			$	1,538

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES	NOTE 14 -  COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
	a.Commissions arrangements:
	The Group is committed to pay marketing commissions to sale agents at a range of 1% to 12% of total sales contracts which were received through promotion and distribution carried out by them. Commission expenses were $701, $781 and $670 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The commissions were recorded as part of the selling and marketing expenses.
	b.Royalty commitments:
	(1)TAT is committed to pay royalties to third parties through 2014, ranging from 12% to 17% of sales of products developed by the third parties. Royalty expenses were $270, $177 and $202 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The royalties were recorded as part of the cost of revenues.
	(2) Limco-Piedmont is committed to pay royalties to a third party, ranging between 3% to 5% of sales of products purchased from the third party, after deducting related costs incurred by Limco-Piedmont. That third party is the exclusive manufacturer of the products for which Limco-Piedmont provide MRO services. In addition, Limco-Piedmont is committed to pay said third party royalties, ranging 1.5% to 10% of sales of additional products exclusively manufactured by the third party. In addition, Limco-Piedmont is committed to pay said third party royalties, ranging from 10% to 20%, on parts reclaimed to use in MRO services or sold to our customers when they are manufactured by the third party. Royalty expenses were $680, $400 and $232 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The royalties were recorded as part of the cost of revenues.
	c.Lease commitments:
	Limco-Piedmont leases some of its operating and office facilities for various terms under long-term, non-cancelable operating lease agreements. The leases expire at various dates through 2017. Certain leases contain renewal options as defined in the agreements. Lease expense (excluding related parties) totaled $271, $215 and $233 for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012 respectively.
	TAT leases its factory from TAT Industries until 2020; (see also note 11(a)).
	As of December 31, 2014, future minimum rental payments under non-cancelable operating leases are as follows:
	Year	Amount
	2015	$	814
	2016		814
	2017		762
	2018		700
	2019		714
	2020		729
	Total	$	4,533
	d.Legal claims contingencies:
	(1)On November 29, 2011, a Factoring company ("the plaintiff"), filed a claim with the magistrates court in Tel-Aviv against the Company, and eleven others ("the respondents"), jointly and severally, for the amount of NIS6,151 thousand (approximately $1,620). The plaintiff's case against the Company is based on invoices that were presented to the plaintiff by supplier of the Company (“the supplier”), by virtue of assignment of rights, which were originally issued to the Company by the supplier for certain alleged services. On February 5, 2012, the Company filed for its statement of defense, in which it denied the plaintiff's claims and clarified that it acted according to the deed of assignment of rights, and that the invoices neither represent nor reflect real transactions and/or real services which were rendered. The Company its legal advisor are of the opinion that its exposure due to the claim filed is not probable and thus no provision was recorded in regard of that claim of December 31, 2014.
	e.Guarantees :
	(1)In order to secure TAT's liability to the Israeli customs, the Company provided a bank guarantee in the amount of $215. The guarantee is linked to the consumer price index and is valid until September 2015.
	(2)In order to secure the TAT's liability to the lessor of its premises, the Company provided a bank guarantee in the amount of $383. The guarantee is linked to the consumer price index and is valid until June 2015.
	f. Covenants and liens on assets:
	In order to secure bank loans in the amount of $884 as of December 31, 2013, TAT granted a specific lien on Bental's shares held by TAT - see also note 12(a). In addition, TAT is obligated to meet certain covenants, all of which have been met. Such covenants were released during 2014, as the remaining amount of the loan has been fully repaid.
	g. Vehicle Lease and Maintenance Agreements:
	The Company entered into several three-year lease and maintenance agreements for vehicles which are regularly amended as new vehicles are leased.  The current monthly lease fees aggregate approximately $35,000.  The expected lease payments for the years ending December 31, 2015, 2016 and 2017 are approximately $414,000, $110,000 and $12,000, respectively.

SHAREHOLDERS_EQUITY

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	NOTE 15 -  SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
	a.TAT's Ordinary shares confer upon their holders voting rights, the right to receive dividends, if declared, and any amounts payable upon the dissolution, liquidation or winding up of the affairs of TAT.
	b.Treasury purchase plan
	TAT's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase plan under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  The plan was for a period of 6 months and provided for the purchase of shares in an aggregate amount of up to $500. Such plan replaced and superseded a prior repurchase plan approved by TAT's Board of Directors on February 21, 2012. On November 21, 2012, the term of such stock repurchase plan ended. As of such date, the Company had purchased 16,433 shares for approximately $70 (average of $4.29 per share) constituting less than 0.1% of TAT's issued shares.
	The repurchased shares became dormant as defined in the Israeli Companies Law.
	A reconciliation of opening and closing balances of the number of ordinary shares outstanding is presented below:
			2014			2013		2012
	Balance outstanding at beginning of year			8,805,236			8,798,570		8,815,003
	Purchase of treasury shares			-			-		-16,433
	Exercise of options			3,108			6,666		-
	Balance outstanding at end of year			8,808,344			8,805,236		8,798,570
	c. Stock option plans:
	(1)  Following the approval of TAT's Audit committee and Board of Directors, on June 28, 2012, the Company's shareholders approved the 2012 stock option plan (the “2012 Plan”) to grant up to 380,000 options to purchase Ordinary shares, 0.9 NIS par value, of the Company to senior executives and certain members of the Board of Directors, at an exercise price as determined in the stock option plan. The Options vest over a three -year period (one-third each year), the vesting of 50% of the Options is subject, in addition, to certain minimum shareholders' equity during a period of 4 years from the grant date, unless the employee is no longer employed by the Company, in which case the options will be considered forfeited within 30 days.
	(2)  On August 21, 2012, pursuant to the 2012 Plan, TAT's Board of Directors approved the grant of 330,000 Options, which were granted on October 4, 2012. (which is also considered the grant date).
	(3)On March 19, 2014, pursuant to the 2012 Plan, TAT's Board of Directors approved the grant of 195,000 Options, at an exercise price of $8.79 per share, to senior executives, which were granted on June 23, 2014 (which is also considered the grant date).
	(4)On November 30, 2014, pursuant to the 2012 Plan, TAT's Board of Directors approved the grant of 20,000 Options, at an exercise price of $7.34 per share, to senior executives, which were granted on November 30, 2014.
	The fair value of the Company's stock options granted under the 2012 plan for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2012 (for the year ended December 31, 2013, no options were granted) was estimated using the following assumptions:
			2014	2012
	Expected stock price volatility		37.23 % - 39.14 %		41.57% - 43.4%
	Expected option life (in years)		2.87 - 4		2.23 - 3.23
	Risk free interest rate		0.48 % - 1.34 %		0.23% - 0.32%
	Dividend yield		5 % - 4.6 %		9.8%
	The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine the weighted average fair value of options. The volatility factor used in the Black-Scholes option pricing model is based on historical stock price fluctuations. The expected term of options is based on the simplified method. The Company is able to use the simplified method as the options qualify as “plain vanilla” options as defined by ASC 718-10-S99 and since the Company does not have sufficient historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis to estimate expected term. Expected dividend yield is based upon historical and projected dividend activity and the risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates appropriate for the expected term of the stock options granted.
	(5)The following table is a summary of the activity of TAT's stock Option plan:
			Year ended December 31,
			2014
			Number			Weighted
			of			average
			options			exercise
						price
	Outstanding at the beginning of the year			145,000		$	6.5
	Granted			215,000			8.66
	Expired
	Forfeited			-40,000			8.79
	Exercised (*)			-85,000			6.5
	Outstanding at the end of the year			235,000			8.28
	Exercisable options			20,000		$	6.5
	(*)	The aggregate intrinsic value for the options exercised by employees during 2014 was approximately $21.
		The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted in 2014 was $1.13 and $0.19 in 2012. The aggregate intrinsic value for the options outstanding as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 was $0, $212 and $0,respectively.
	As of December 31, 2014 total unrecognized compensation cost was $70.8 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.41 years.
	d.Market Maker for TAT shares traded in Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
	On August 15, 2011, TAT entered into a Market Making agreement for its shares traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE) with Harel Finance Trade & Securities Ltd. for the purpose of improving liquidity of TAT shares. The agreement is for a 12 month period, subject for TASE's approval. The agreement will be automatically extended in 12 month periods, unless otherwise terminated by either of the parties giving 30 days notice or in accordance with certain regulatory circumstances. TAT will pay an immaterial fee in connection with the said agreement.
	e.Dividends
	On March 19, 2014, TAT's Board declared a cash dividend in the total amount of $2 million (approximately NIS 6.9 million), or $0.22 per share (approximately NIS 0.76 per share), for all of the shareholders of TAT. The dividend was paid on May 7, 2014 to shareholders of record on April 21, 2014.
	f.Accumulated other comprehensive loss
	As of December 31, 2013, the entire amount of accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of amounts derived from foreign currency translation and is related to Bental. On March 27, 2014 after receiving all required approvals to consummate the closing, TAT sold its entire interest in Bental (see also note 4).

EARNINGS_LOSS_PER_SHARE_EPS

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ("EPS")	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ("EPS")[Abstract]
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ("EPS")	NOTE 16 -  EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE (“EPS”)
	Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share are based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding. Diluted EPS is based on those shares used in basic EPS plus shares that would have been outstanding assuming issuance of ordinary shares for all dilutive potential ordinary shares outstanding.
		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Numerator for EPS:
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	1,432	$	5,251	$	-567
	Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		-		-2,429		-1,147
	Denominator for EPS:
	Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		8,805,495		8,799,237		8,808,075
	Dilutive shares		21,047		9,683		-
	Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		8,826,542		8,808,920		8,808,075
	EPS attributable to controlling interest:
	Basic and diluted
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.16	$	0.6	$	-0.06
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	-	$	-0.28	$	-0.13
	Diluted income (loss) per share does not include 175,000, 0 and 330,000 options, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively because the options are anti-dilutive.
	Dilutive shares are calculated using the treasury stock method and include dilutive shares from share-based employee compensation plans.

TAXES_ON_INCOME

TAXES ON INCOME	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
TAXES ON INCOME [Abstract]
INCOME TAXES	NOTE 17 -  TAXES ON INCOME
	a.Tax benefits under the Law for the Encouragement of Capital Investments, 1959 ("the Law"):
	Some facilities of the Israeli company in Israel have been granted approved enterprise status under the above law.
	The main tax benefits available are:
	In respect of income derived from the approved enterprise, the Israeli company were entitled to reduced tax rates during a period of up to seven years from the year in which such enterprise first earn taxable income (limited to twelve years from commencement of production or fourteen years from the date of approval, whichever is earlier).
	Income derived from the approved enterprise is tax exempt during the first two years of the seven year tax benefit period as above, and is subject to a reduced tax rate not exceeding 25% during the remaining years of benefits.
	In the event of distribution of a cash dividend from income which was tax exempt as above, the Company would have to pay the 25% tax in respect of the amount distributed. Company has policy not to distribute cash dividends from such exempt income. As of December 31, 2014, the Company had accumulated a total amount of approximately $1,728 of exempt income.
	Conditions for the entitlement of benefits
	The above mentioned benefits were subject to the fulfillment of the terms specified in the Law, the related regulations and the approval plans as specified above. Failure to fulfill these terms might result the cancellation of the tax benefits (all or some), in which case the Israeli companies will be required to repay all benefits including interest and fines. Management estimates that the Israeli companies comply with all terms as mentioned above.
	Preferred Enterprises
	Additional amendments to the Law became effective in January 2011 (the “2011 Amendment”). Under the 2011 Amendment, income derived by ‘Preferred Companies' from ‘Preferred Enterprises' (both as defined in the 2011 Amendment) would be subject to a uniform rate of corporate tax as opposed to the current incentives that are limited to income from Approved or Benefiting Enterprises during their benefits period. According to the 2011 Amendment, the uniform tax rate on such income, referred to as ‘Preferred Income', would be 10% in areas in Israel that are designated as Development Zone A and 15% elsewhere in Israel during 2011-2012, 7% and 12.5%, respectively, in 2013-2014, and 6% and 12%, respectively, thereafter. Income derived by a Preferred Company from a ‘Special Preferred Enterprise' (as defined in the Approved Enterprise) would enjoy further reduced tax rates for a period of ten years of 5% in Zone A and 8% elsewhere. As with dividends distributed from taxable income derived from an Approved Enterprise or Benefiting Enterprise during the applicable benefits period, dividends distributed from Preferred Income would be subject to a 15% tax (or lower, if so provided under an applicable tax treaty), which would generally be withheld by the distributing company. While the Company may incur additional tax liability in the event of distribution of dividends from tax exempt income generated from its Approved and Benefiting Enterprises, no additional tax liability will be incurred by the Company in the event of distribution of dividends from income taxed in accordance with the 2011 Amendment.
	Under the transitional provisions of the 2011 Amendment, the Company elected to irrevocably implement the 2011 Amendment, commencing 2011 and thereafter, and be regarded as a "Preferred Enterprise" with respect to its existing Approved and Benefiting Enterprises while waiving benefits provided under the legislation prior to the 2011 Amendment.
	Under a recent amendment, announced in August 2013, beginning in 2014, dividends paid out of income attributed to a Preferred Enterprise will be subject to a withholding tax rate of 20% (instead of 15%). In addition, tax rates under the Preferred Enterprise were also raised effective as of January 1, 2014 to 9% in Zone A and 16% elsewhere (instead of the 6% and 12%, respectively).
	TAT is located in area in Israel that is designated as elsewhere and as such entitled to reduce tax rates of 15% during 2011-2012, 12.5% in 2013, and 16% in 2014 and thereafter.
	b.Corporate tax rate in Israel
	The corporate tax rate for Israel is 26.5%, 25%, and 25%. for the year ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012.
	c.U.S. subsidiaries
	U.S. subsidiaries are taxed based on federal and state tax laws. The statutory tax rate for 2014, 2013, and 2012 was 38%.
	d.Tax assessments
	TAT's income tax assessments are considered final through 2011.
	Limco-piedmont income tax assessments are considered final through 2009.
	TAT-GAL which was incorporated in 2008 has not received final tax assessment yet.
	e. Income tax reconciliation:
	A reconciliation of the theoretical tax expense assuming all income is taxed at the statutory rate to taxes on income (tax benefit) as reported in the statements of income:
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Income before taxes on income as reported in the statements of income	$	2,525		$	5,267		$	5,279
	Statutory tax rate in Israel		26.50%			25%			25%
	Theoretical taxes on income	$	669		$	1,317		$	1,320
	Increase (decrease) in taxes on income resulting from:
	Tax adjustment for foreign subsidiaries subject to a different tax rate		457			453			434
	Reduced tax rate on income derived from "Preferred Enterprises" plans		156			-255			-143
	Change in enacted tax rates		-			34			-
	Exempt income		-			-			-4
	Valuation allowance		-100			294			499
	Tax in respect of prior years		-44			-342			-83
	Permanent differences		222			-460			67
	Taxes on income as reported in the statements of income	$	1,360		$	1,041		$	2,090
	f.Income (loss) before taxes on income (tax benefit) is comprised as follows:
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Domestic (Israel)	$	-1,659		$	1,942		$	2,046
	Foreign (United States)		4,184			3,325			3,233
		$	2,525		$	5,267		$	5,279
	g.Taxes on income (tax benefit) included in the statements of income:
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013			2012
	Current:
	Domestic (Israel)	$	-94		$	160		$	282
	Foreign (United States)		237			334			295
			143			494			577
	Deferred:
	Domestic (Israel)		-36			15			115
	Foreign (United States)		1,297			874			1,481
			1,261			889			1,596
	Previous years:
	Domestic (Israel)		-			-209			-45
	Foreign (United States)		-44			-133			-38
			-44			-342			-83
		$	1,360		$	1,041		$	2,090
	h.Deferred income taxes:
	Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of TAT's deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows:
			December 31,
			2014			2013
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Allowance for doubtful accounts		$	47		$	47
Unrealized gains			174			146
Provisions for employee benefits			259			277
Inventory			957			920
Other temporary differences			257			199
Deferred tax assets - short-term- other accounts receivables		$	1,694		$	1,589
Goodwill and intangible assets		$	533		$	671
Property, plant and equipment			21			18
Provisions for employee benefits and other temporary differences			26			38
Tax credits carryforward			558			447
Capital and state tax losses carryforward			3,574			3,306
Net operating losses carryforward			373			419
Other			39			23
Deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance – Long-term			5,124			4,922
Valuation allowance			-3,574			-3,306
Deferred tax assets, net – long-term		$	1,550		$	1,616
Other temporary differences deferred tax liabilities – short-term- other accounts receivable		$	-592		$	-40
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets			-1,736			-1,003
Other			-38			-55
Deferred tax Liabilities - Long-term		$	-1,774		$	-1,058
As of December 31, 2014, TAT did not provide a valuation allowance in respect of deferred tax assets related to capital losses and state tax losses, since management currently believes that it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized in the future. For capital losses and state tax losses, incurred by the U.S. subsidiaries, the Company provides valuation allowance as it cannot predict its future realization.
The following table summarizes the changes in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets:
Balance, January 1, 2012		$	184
Addition charged to expenses			1,639
Balance, December 31, 2012			1,823
Addition charged to expenses			1,483
Balance, December 31,2013			3,306
Addition charged to expenses			268
Balance, December 31,2014		$	3,574
TAT does not intend to distribute earnings of a foreign subsidiary aggregating up to approximately $10,849 (tax earnings and profits) as of December 31, 2014, and accordingly, no deferred tax liability has been established relative to these earnings. If such profits and earnings are distributed by cash dividend, it would be taxed at tax rate applicable to such distribution (25%) and an income tax liability of up to approximately $2,712 would be incurred as of December 31, 2014.
TAT does not intend to distribute tax-exempt earnings deriving from Approved Enterprise aggregating approximately $1,728 as of December 31, 2014, and accordingly, no deferred tax liability has been established related to these earnings. If such tax-exempt income is distributed by cash dividend (including a liquidation dividend), it would be taxed at the reduced corporate tax rate applicable to such profits (25%) and an income tax liability of up to approximately $432 would be incurred as of December 31, 2014 .
i.A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized provision is as follows:
		Amount
Balance at January 1, 2012		$	86
Exchange rate differences			-2
Balance at December 31, 2012			84
Exchange rate differences			6
Utilization upon assessment			-90
Balance at December 31, 2013			-
Exchange rate differences			-
Utilization upon assessment			-
Balance at December 31, 2014		$	-

SEGMENT_INFORMATION

SEGMENT INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
SEGMENT INFORMATION	NOTE 18 -  SEGMENT INFORMATION
	a.Segment Activities Disclosure:
	TAT operates under three segments: (i) Original Equipment Manufacturing or “OEM” of Heat Management Solutions (ii) Heat Transfer Services and Products and (iii) Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul or “MRO” services for Aviation Components.
	-OEM of Heat Management Solutions primarily includes the design, development, manufacture and sale of (i) a broad range of heat transfer components (such as heat exchangers, pre-coolers and oil/fuel hydraulic coolers) used in mechanical and electronic systems on-board commercial, military and business aircraft; (ii) environmental control and cooling systems on board aircraft and for ground applications; and (iii) a variety of other electronic and mechanical aircraft accessories and systems such as pumps, valves, power systems and turbines.
	-Heat Transfer Services and Products primarily include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of heat transfer equipment and in a lesser extent, the manufacturing of certain heat transfer products. TAT's Limco subsidiary operates an FAA certified repair station, which provides heat transfer MRO services and products for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
	-MRO services for Aviation Components primarily include the maintenance, repair and overhaul of APUs, landing gear and other aircraft components. TAT's Piedmont subsidiary operates an FAA certified repair station, which provides aircraft component MRO services for airlines, air cargo carriers, maintenance service centers and the military.
	The Group's chief operating decision-maker (CEO of the Company) evaluates performance, makes operating decisions and allocates resources based on financial data consistent with the presentation in the accompanying financial statements.
	TAT evaluates segment performance based on revenue and operating income. The operating income reported in TAT's segments excludes other unallocated amounts. Although such amounts are excluded from the business segment results, they are included in reported consolidated earnings.
	On February 18, 2014 TAT entered into an agreement to sell its entire interest in Bental, the OEM of Electric Motion Systems operating segment, constituting 70% of Bental's issued and outstanding share capital. Closing of the transaction took place on March 27, 2014 after receiving all required approvals to consummate the closing. (for additional information see note 4).
	b.Segments statement operations disclosure:
	The following financial information is the information that management uses for analyzing the segment results. The figures are presented in consolidated method as presented to management.
	The following financial information is a summary of the operating income of each operational segment:
		Year ended December 31, 2014
		OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services				Amounts not				Elimination					Consolidated
		Management				Services and				for Aviation				allocated to				of inter-
		Solutions				Products				Components				segments				company
																		sales
	Revenues
	Sale of products and services	$	22,871			$	30,121			$	27,734			$	-			$	-				$	80,726
	Intersegment revenues		5,314				229				-				-				-5,543					-
	Total revenues		28,185				30,350				27,734				-				-5,543					80,726
	Cost of revenues		23,249				22,205				23,502				-				-5,330					63,626
	Gross profit		4,936				8,145				4,232								-213					17,100
	Research and development		841				229				-				-				-					1,070
	Selling and marketing		1,538				1,058				607				-				-					3,203
	General and administrative		2,717				3,313				2,989				-				-					9,019
	Other income		-11				-				-				-				-					-11
	Operating income (loss)		-149				3,545				636								-213					3,819
	Financial expense, net		-				-				-				-1,294				-					-1,294
	Income before taxes on income																						$	2,525
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services				Amounts not				Elimination					Consolidated
		Management				Services and				for Aviation				allocated to				of inter-
		Solutions				Products				Components				segments				company
																		sales
	Revenues
	Sale of products and services	$	27,326			$	29,796			$	22,429			$	-			$	-				$	79,551
	Intersegment revenues		3,812				111				-				-				-3,923					-
	Total revenues		31,138				29,907				22,429				-				-3,923					79,551
	Cost of revenues		24,141				21,600				19,224				-				-4,086					60,879
	Gross profit		6,997				8,307				3,205				-				163					18,672
	Research and development		415				298				-				-				-					713
	Selling and marketing		1,520				1,145				485				-				-					3,150
	General and administrative		3,158				3,093				3,261				-				-					9,512
	Other income		-20				-				-				-				-					-20
	Operating income (loss)		1,924				3,771				-541				-				163					5,317
	Financial expense, net		-				-				-				-50				-					-50
	Income before taxes on income																						$	5,267
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		OEM of Heat Management Solutions			Heat Transfer				MRO services				Amounts not				Elimination				Consolidated
					Services and				for Aviation Components				allocated to				of inter-
					Products								segments				company
																	sales
	Revenues
	Sale of products and services	$	27,944		$	27,529			$	22,442			$	-			$	-			$	77,915
	Intersegment revenues		3,088			180				-				-				-3,268				-
	Total revenues		31,032			27,709				22,442				-				-3,268				77,915
	Cost of revenues		23,105			19,671				19,044				-				-3,281				58,539
	Gross profit		7,927			8,038				3,398				-				13				19,376
	Research and development		581			414				-				-				-				995
	Selling and marketing		1,476			1,049				374				-				-				2,899
	General and administrative		3,530			3,270				3,310				-				-				10,110
	Other income		-13			-				-				-				-				-13
	Operating income (loss)		2,353			3,305				-286				-				13				5,385
Financial expense, net		-			-				-				-106				-				-106
Income before taxes on income																				$	5,279
c.The following financial information identifies the assets, depreciation and amortization, and capital expenditures to segment:
		Year ended December 31, 2014
		OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services for				Amounts not				Consolidated
		Management				Services and				Aviation				allocated to
		Solutions				Products				Components				segments
Assets		$	33,072			$	28,917			$	23,044			$	16,435			$	101,468
Depreciation and amortization			1,027				675				367				-				2,069
Expenditure for segment assets			1,126				810				539				-				2,475
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services for				Amounts not				Consolidated
		Management				Services and				Aviation				allocated to
		Solutions				Products				Components				segments
Assets		$	45,518			$	28,806			$	18,137			$	16,419			$	108,880
Depreciation and amortization (*)			991				603				265				-				1,859
Expenditure for segment assets (*)			1,032				664				1,134				-				2,830
	Year ended December 31, 2012
	OEM of Heat Management Solutions				OEM of Electric Motion Systems				Heat Transfer Services and Products				MRO services				Amounts not allocated to					Consolidated
													for Aviation Components				segments
Depreciation and amortization (*)		974				-				735				197				-					1,906
Expenditure for segment assets (*)		1,047				-				756				344				-					2,147
(*)	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

ENTITYWIDE_DISCLOSURE

ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURE	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURE [Abstract]
ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURE	NOTE 19 -  ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURE
	a.   Total revenues and long-lived assets - by geographical location were as follows:
			Year ended December 31,
			2014				2013				2012
			Total revenues		Long-lived assets		Total revenues (**)		Long-lived assets (*)		Total revenues (**)
	Sale of products
	Israel		$	4,807	$	5,830	$	6,248	$	5,748	$	9,147
	United states			18,886		-		18,016		-		16,475
	France			3,642		-		5,482		-		4,604
	Rest of Europe			2,257		-		2,292		-		1,966
	Other			1,771		-		2,326		-		4,071
			$	31,363	$	5,830	$	34,364	$	5,748	$	36,263
			Year ended December 31,
			2014				2013				2012
			Total revenues		Long-lived assets		Total revenues (**)		Long-lived assets (*)		Total revenues (**)
	Services
	Israel		$	834	$	-	$	612	$	-	$	468
	United states			31,267		5,694		27,639		5,399		25,648
	Netherland			1,734		-		1,553		-		3,303
	Rest of Europe			8,786		-		7,658		-		4,624
	Other			6,742		-		7,725		-		7,609
			$	49,363	$	5,694	$	45,187	$	5,399	$	41,652
	(*)	Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013
	(**)	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.
	b.      Major Customers
	No single customer accounted for 10% or more of Group's total net revenue in any year presented.

SELECTED_STATEMENTS_OF_INCOME_

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SELECTED STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA [Abstract]
SELECTED STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA	NOTE 20 -       SELECTED STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA
		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Financial expenses, net (*):
	Financial income:
	Foreign currency gains	$	975	$	661	$	1,294
	Derivatives				27		399
	Interest on tax refund		150		95		53
	Interest on cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits and others		91		114		242
			1,216		897		1,988
	Financial expenses (*):
	Bank charges		-97		-77		-71
	Interest on short-term loans		-8		-18		-98
	Interest on long-term loans		-8		-66		-120
	Foreign currency losses		-1,028		-786		-1,376
	Forward transactions losses		-1,369		-		-
	Derivatives		-		-		-321
	Others		-		-		-108
			-2,510		-947		-2,094
		$	-1,294	$	-50	$	-106
	(*) Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATED_BALA

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS INFORMATION	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS INFORMATION [Abstract]
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS INFORMATION	NOTE 21 -    SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS INFORMATION
				Allowance for
		Warranty provision		Doubtful Accounts
	Balance, as of January 1, 2012	$	288	$	190
	Additions		196		258
	Deductions		-208		-72
	Balance, as of December 31, 2012		276		376
	Additions		186		17
	Deductions		-190		-270
	Less: Held for sale		-43		-
	Balance, as of December 31, 2013		229		123
	Additions		286		107
	Deductions		-264		-105
	Balance, as of December 31, 2014	$	251	$	125

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS [Abstract]
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS	NOTE 22  -          SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
	(1)	On March 11, 2015, Piedmont Aviation Component Services, LLC , an indirect subsidiary of TAT, entered into an agreement to sell 237,932 shares of Class B Common Stock of FAvS representing 23.18% of FAvS' share capital and its entire holdings (16,253) of FAvS' Series A Preferred stock. The purchase price for the Class B Shares is $8.40 per Class B Shares, for an aggregate purchase price of $1,999, and the purchase price for the Series A Preferred stock is $100 per Preferred Share, for an aggregate purchase price of $1,625. The total gain from the sale of FAvS' stock is $1,395. The company owns 5% of FAvS' after the transaction.
	(2)	On November 29, 2011, a factoring company ("the plaintiff"), filed a claim with the magistrates court in Tel-Aviv against the Company and eleven others ("the respondents"), jointly and severally, for the amount of NIS6,151 (approximately $1,620 thousand). The plaintiff and the Company have reached a settlement agreement pursuant to which the court proceedings against the Company would be terminated. The court confirmed such settlement agreement on March 9, 2015.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE1

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statement	a.      Use of estimates in the preparation of financial statement
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclose the nature of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting years. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
	As applicable to these financial statements, the most significant estimates and assumptions relate to: revenue recognition, recoverability of inventory, provision for doubtful accounts, impairment of long lived assets, impairment of investment in affiliated company, contingencies, provision for taxes and the realizability of deferred tax assets.
Functional currency	b.      Functional currency
	The majority of the TAT's revenues are generated in U.S. dollars ("dollars") and a substantial portion of TAT's costs are incurred in dollars. In addition, a significant portion of the TAT's financing has been obtained in dollars. Accordingly, the dollar is the currency of the primary economic environment in which TAT operates and accordingly its functional and reporting currency is the dollar.
	Limco's and Piedmont's (“U.S. subsidiaries”) revenues are generated in dollars and its costs are incurred in dollars. In addition, the U.S. subsidiaries financing has been obtained in dollars. Accordingly, the dollar is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the U.S. subsidiaries operate and accordingly its functional and reporting currency is the dollar.
	Monetary accounts maintained in currencies other than the dollar are re-measured using the representative foreign exchange rate at the balance sheet date. Operational accounts and non-monetary balance sheet accounts are measured and recorded at the rate in effect at the date of the transaction. The effects of foreign currency re-measurement are recorded in financial income (expenses), net.
Principles of consolidation	c.      Principles of consolidation
	The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of TAT and its subsidiaries. In these financial statements, “subsidiaries” are companies over which TAT has over 50% voting control and the financial statements of which are consolidated with those of the Company.
	Intercompany balances and transactions, including profits from intercompany sales not yet realized outside the Group, have been eliminated upon consolidation. Non-controlling interests are included in equity.
Cash and Cash equivalents	d.      Cash and Cash equivalents
	All highly liquid investments, which include short-term bank deposits and money market accounts, that are not restricted as to withdrawal or use, and short-term debentures, the period to maturity of which do not exceed three months at the time of investment, are considered to be cash equivalents.
Short-term bank deposits	e.      Short-term bank deposits
	Bank deposits with maturities of more than three months but less than one year are included in short-term deposits. Such short-term deposits are in Dollars and bear interest at an average annual rate of approximately 0.6%. in 2014 and 2013.
Accounts receivable-trade, net	f.      Accounts receivable-trade, net
	The Group's accounts receivable balances are due from customers primarily in the airline and defense industries. Credit is extended based on evaluation of a customer's financial condition and generally, collateral is not required. Trade accounts receivable from sales of services and products are typically due from customers within 30 - 90 days. Trade accounts receivable balances are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than their original contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Group determines its allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time accounts receivable are past due, the Group's previous loss history from such customers, customer's current ability to pay its obligation to TAT and the condition of the general economy and the industry as a whole. The Group writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible. Payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited against earnings. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined with respect to specific debts that are doubtful of collection.
Inventories	g.      Inventories
	Inventories are measured at the lower of cost or market.
	Cost of inventories is determined as follows:
	On the basis of actual cost	-	Raw materials and parts
	On the basis of actual cost which takes into account materials, labor and other direct and indirect manufacturing costs, or identifiable direct costs.	-	Work in progress and Finished goods
	Since the Group sells products and services related to airplane accessories (heat transfer equipment, defined in note 1, APU's, landing gears etc.) for airplanes that can be in service for 20 to 50 years, it must keep a supply of such products and parts on hand while the airplanes are in use. The Group writes down its inventory for estimated obsolescence and unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and estimated market value based upon assumptions for future demand and market conditions.
Property, plant and equipment	h.       Property, plant and equipment
	Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, after deduction of the related investment grants, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:
			years
	Buildings		25
	Machinery and equipment		4 - 10 (mainly 10)
	Motor vehicles		6 - 7
	Office furniture and equipment		3 - 17 (mainly 7)
	Software		3
	Leasehold improvements are included in buildings and amortized using the straight line method over the period of the lease contract, or the estimated useful life of the asset, whichever is shorter.
Grants from Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel ("OCS"):	i.      Grants from Office of the Chief Scientist of Israel ("OCS"):
	Grants received from the OCS for approved research and development projects are recognized at the time the Company is entitled to such grants, on the basis of the costs incurred and included as a deduction from research and development expenses.  Due the fact that the Company is defined as "Traditional Industry Company", under the OCS regulations, these grants are non-royalty bearing.
Investment in Company Accounted for using the Equity Method	j.      Investment in company accounted for using the Equity Method
	Investment in which the Group exercises significant influence and which is not considered a subsidiary ("affiliate") is accounted for using the equity method, whereby the Group recognizes its proportionate share of the affiliated company's net income or loss after the date of investment. Significant influence is presumed to exist when the Group holds 20% to 50% of an affiliated company's voting instruments.
	The Group reviews this investment for impairment whenever events indicate the carrying amount may not be recoverable. See note 3(b).
Impairment of long-lived assets	k.       Impairment of long-lived assets
	Long-lived assets, including definite life intangible assets, held and used by an entity are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets (or asset group) may not be recoverable. In the event that the sum of the expected future cash flows (undiscounted and without interest charges) of the long-lived assets (or asset group) is less than the carrying amount of such assets, an impairment charge would be recognized, and the assets (or asset group) would be written down to their estimated fair values (see also notes 6 and 9).
Treasury Shares	l.      Treasury Shares
	Company shares held by the Company are presented as a reduction of equity at their cost to the Company.
Revenue recognition	m.      Revenue recognition
	The Group generates its revenues from the sale of OEM products and systems, providing MRO services (remanufacture, maintenance, repair and overhaul services and long-term service contracts) and parts services.
	Revenues from the sale of products are recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery of the product has occurred, provided the collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured, the price is fixed or determinable and no significant obligation exists. The Group does not grant a right of return.
	Revenues from multi-year, fixed price contracts for OEM customers are recognized when a product is shipped (and title passed) to the customer. Management provides for losses as soon as a loss is expected for the remaining portion of such contracts. For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, no losses have been recognized for such fixed price contracts.
	Revenues from MRO services are recognized when services are completed and the item is shipped back to the customer.
	Revenues from some maintenance contracts are recognized over the contract period in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred in performing services under the contract. The Group estimates the costs that are expected to be incurred based on its experience with the aggregate costs incurred and to be incurred on contracts of this nature. The costs incurred related to the maintenance contracts are not incurred on a straight-line basis, as the timing to provide the maintenance services is dependent on when parts under these contracts require maintenance. Therefore, the Group accrues revenue as costs are incurred. These revenues are then compared to actual results and adjusted to either deferred revenue for results greater than historical estimates or recognized in those cases of performance less than historical estimates. These accounts are reviewed on a timely basis and adjusted (if required) based on cost structures.
	Revenues from royalties from sales of products developed with the Group's intellectual property, technology and technical assistance are recognized when the related sales are made.
Shipping and handling costs	n.      Shipping and handling costs
	Shipping and handling costs billed to customers are included in revenue. The cost of shipping and handling products is included in costs of revenues.
Warranty costs	o.      Warranty costs
	The Group provides warranties for its products and services ranging from one to three years, which vary with respect to each contract and in accordance with the nature of each specific product.
	The Group estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranty and records a liability in the amount of such costs at the time the product is shipped. The Group periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.
Research and development	p.      Research and development
	Research and development costs, net of grants, are charged to expenses as incurred.
Fair value measurement	q.      Fair value measurement
	The Group measures fair value and discloses fair value measurements for financial and non-financial assets and liabilities. Fair value is based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
	The accounting standard establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value into three broad levels, which are described below:
	Level 1: Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical assets or liabilities. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to Level 1 inputs.
	Level 2: Observable prices that are based on inputs not quoted on active markets, but corroborated by market data or active market data for similar but not identical assets or liabilities.
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs are used when little or no market data is available. The fair value hierarchy gives the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs.
	In determining fair value, the Group utilizes valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs to the extent possible and considers credit risk in its assessment of fair value.
Concentrations of credit risk	r.     Concentrations of credit risk
	Financial instruments that potentially subject the Group to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents and accounts receivable.
	Cash and cash equivalents are deposited with major banks in Israel and the United States. Such deposits in the United States may be in excess of insured limits and are not insured in other jurisdictions. Management believes that the financial institutions that hold Group's cash and cash equivalents are financially sound. Accordingly, minimal credit risk exists with respect to these financial instruments.
	The Group's accounts receivable are derived mainly from sales to customers in the United States, Israel and Europe. The Group generally does not require collateral; however, in certain circumstances the Group may require letters of credit. Management believes that credit risks relating to accounts receivable are minimal since the majority of the Group's customers are world-leading manufacturers of aviation systems and aircrafts, international airlines, governments and air-forces, and world-leading manufacturers and integrators of defense and ground systems.  In addition, the Group has relatively a large number of customers with wide geographic spread which mitigates the credit risk. The Group performs ongoing credit evaluation of its customers' financial condition.
Income taxes	s.     Income taxes
	Income taxes are accounted for in accordance with ASC 740 "Income Taxes". This statement prescribes the use of the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities account balances are determined based on temporary differences between financial reporting and tax basis of assets and liabilities and for tax loss carry-forwards. Deferred taxes are measured using the enacted laws and tax rates that will be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse. The Group provides a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to their estimated realizable value, see note 17(h).
	Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting or, if not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, according to the expected reversal dates of the specific temporary differences.
	Taxes which would apply in the event of disposal of investments in foreign subsidiaries have not been taken into account in computing the deferred taxes, when the Group's intention is to hold, and not to realize the investments.
	Following the recognition of Bental as held for sale and discontinued operations as of December 31, 2013, (see note 4) the Company computed the deferred tax asset derived from the estimated loss for tax purposes, incurred on the sale of its entire interest in Bental. For such capital loss as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 the Company provided a full valuation allowance as it cannot predict its future realization.
	The Group records deferred taxes related to its share in results of its affiliated company.
	With regard to dividends distributable from the income of foreign subsidiaries: as the Group intends to permanently reinvest retained earnings and has no intention to declare dividends out of such earnings in the foreseeable future it does not record deferred taxes in respect of taxes that would have been paid in such event.
	The Group did not provide for deferred taxes attributable to dividend distribution out of retained tax-exempt earnings from "Approved/Benefited Enterprise" plans (see note 17(a)), since it intends to permanently reinvest them and has no intention to declare dividends out of such tax exempt income in the foreseeable future. Management considers such retained earnings to be essentially permanent in duration. The payment of dividend in 2014 was paid from earnings from regular income of the Israeli company.
	Results for tax purposes for TAT's Israeli subsidiary are measured and reflected in NIS and for TAT's U.S. subsidiaries are measured and reflected in dollars. As explained in (b) above, the consolidated financial statements are presented in dollars. In accordance with ASC 740, TAT has not provided deferred income taxes on the differences resulting from changes in exchange rate and indexation.
	The Group follows a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate resolution. The Group's policy is to include interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within financial income (expense). Such liabilities are classified as long-term, unless the liability is expected to be resolved within twelve months from the balance sheet date.
Held for sale classification and Discontinued operations	t.    Held for sale classification and Discontinued operations
	A business is reported as held for sale when management has approved or received approval to sell the business and is committed to a formal plan, the business is available for immediate sale, the business is being actively marketed, the sale is anticipated to occur during the next 12 months and certain other specified criteria are met. A business classified as held for sale is recorded at the lower of its carrying amount or estimated fair value less cost to sell. If the carrying value of the business exceeds its estimated fair value, a loss is recognized.
	Assets and liabilities related to a business classified as held for sale are segregated in the consolidated balance sheet in the period in which the business is classified as held for sale.
	Operations of a business are reported as discontinued operations if the business is classified as held for sale, the operations and cash flows of the business have been or will be eliminated from our ongoing operations as a result of a disposal transaction and we will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the business after the disposal transaction. The results of discontinued operations are reported in discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations for current and prior periods commencing in the period in which the business meets the criteria of a discontinued operation, and include any gain or loss recognized on closing or adjustment of the carrying amount to fair value less cost to sell.
	Depreciation is not recorded on assets of a business while it is classified as held for sale.
	At December 31, 2013, held for sale assets and liabilities consisted of Bental, the OEM of Electric Motion Systems operating segment, and its results of operations are presented as discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of operations (see also note 4).
Basic and diluted net Earnings per share	u.   Basic and diluted net Earnings per share
	Earnings per share are computed based on the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during each year. Diluted earnings (loss) per share includes the potential effect of stock options outstanding during the year, in accordance with ASC 260 "Earnings per Share", using the treasury stock method.
Share-based compensation	v.   Share-based compensation
	The Group applies ASC 718 "Stock Based Compensation" with respect to employees options, which requires awards classified as equity awards to be accounted for using the grant-date fair value method. The fair value of share-based awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes valuation model, the payment transaction is recognized as expense over the requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures. The Group estimates forfeitures based on historical experience and anticipated future conditions.
	The Group recognizes compensation cost for an award with only service conditions that has a graded vesting schedule using the accelerated method over the requisite service period for the entire award. For an award with performance conditions that has a graded vesting schedule, compensation cost is recognized upon meeting such conditions, using the accelerated method over the requisite service period for the entire award.
Comprehensive income	w.   Comprehensive income
	Comprehensive income, net of related taxes where applicable, includes, in addition to net income, Currency translation adjustments. The accumulated other compressive income related entirely to Bental and was reclassified from AOCI to discontinued operation upon the sale of Bantal.
Contingencies	x.   Contingencies
	Certain conditions may exist as of the date the financial statements are issued, which may result in a loss to the Group but which will only be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. The Group's management assesses such contingent liabilities and estimated legal fees, if any, and accrues for these costs. Such assessment inherently involves an exercise of judgment. In assessing loss contingencies related to legal proceedings that are pending against the Group or unasserted claims that may result in such proceedings, the Group's management evaluates the perceived merits of any legal proceedings or unasserted claims as well as the perceived merits of the amount of relief sought or expected to be sought.
	Loss contingencies considered to be remote by management are generally not disclosed unless they involve guarantees, in which case the guarantee would be disclosed.
Recently Issued Accounting Principles	y.   Recently Issued Accounting Principles
	(1)    In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board of the United States (the “FASB”) issued guidance related to revenue from contracts with customers. Under this guidance, revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration that is expected to be received for those goods or services. The updated standard will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP when it becomes effective and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early adoption is not permitted. The updated standard will be effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2017. The Company has not yet selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
	(2)    In August 2014, the FASB issued amended guidance related to disclosure of uncertainties about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The new guidance requires management to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about the entity's ability to continue as a going concern and, as necessary, to provide related footnote disclosures. The guidance has an effective date of December 31, 2016. The Company believes that the adoption of this new standard will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
Derivative Instruments	z.   Derivative Instruments
		The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage exposure to movement in exchange rate. The use of these financial instruments reduces the exposure of these risks. The Company recognizes the fair value of all derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in fair value recorded directly to the statement of operations. Fair value is based on market quotes for similar instruments with the same duration.

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE2

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives	Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

INVESTMENT_IN_AN_AFFILIATED_CO1

INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY [Abstract]
Reconciliation of the Share in Income (Loss), Impairment of Investment in FAvS and Gain from Dilution
		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Share in income (loss) related to common stockholders	$	49	$	838		$	(653	)
	Share in income related to preferred stock		218		187			197
	Impairment in affiliated company		-		-			(3,300	)
	Net income (loss)	$	267	$	1,025		$	(3,756	)
Schedule of Summarized Balance Sheets Financial Information for Equity Method Investment		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Current assets	$	10,596	$	10,179
	Long-term assets		8,927		8,954
	Total assets		19,523		19,133
	Current liabilities		5,964		6,522
	Long-term liabilities		4,624		4,471
	Total liabilities	$	10,588	$	10,993
Schedule of Summarized Statement of Operations Financial Information for Equity Method Investment
		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013			2012
	Net sales	$	24,442	$	23,445		$	21,579
	Gross profit		7,342		6,182			9,202
	Income (loss) from continuing operations		827		(341	)		(1,476	)
	Net income (loss)		727		3,158			(12,979	)
	Income (loss) attributable to common stockholders	$	336	$	2,821		$	(13,271	)

HELD_FOR_SALE_CLASSIFICATION_A1

HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED [Abstract]
Schedule of Held for Sale Classification and Discontinued Operations	The following table summarizes the components of assets and liabilities held-for-sale in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013:
		December 31,
		2013
					:Assets
		2,823	$		Cash and cash equivalents
		4,067			Trade accounts receivable
		196			Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses
		2,983			Inventories, net
		778			Funds in respect of employee right upon retirement
		29			Deferred income taxes
		2,402	$		Property, plant and equipment, net
		13,278			Assets of businesses held for sale
		-3,319			Less: impairment
		9,959	$		Total assets held for sale
					:Liabilities
		946			Trade accounts payables
		1,109			Other accounts payable and accrued expenses
		248			Long-term loans, net of current maturities
		1,070			Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement
		55			Deferred income taxes
		3,428	$		Total liabilities held for sale
	The following are amounts related to Bental included in net loss from discontinued operations:
			Year ended December 31,
			2013			2012
	Revenues		$	9,589		$	10,008
	Loss before taxes on income (tax benefit)		$	(148	)	$	(191	)
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax ($5 and $3 in 2013  and 2012, respectively)		$	(3,471	)	$	(1,205	)
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interest			1,042			58
	Loss from discontinued operations attributable to TAT Technologies Ltd. shareholders		$	(2,429	)	$	(1,147	)

AVAILABLEFORSALE_MARKETABLE_SE1

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE - MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Schedule of Available-For-Sale Securities

31-Dec-14

Amortized Cost

Gross

Unrealized

Fair

Gains

Value

Available-for-sale:

Money Market

$

1,136

$

-

$

1,136

31-Dec-13

Amortized Cost

Gross

Unrealized

Fair

Gains

Value

Available-for-sale:

Money Market

$

1,136

$

-

$

1,136

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_Tables

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Abstract]
Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
				31-Dec-14
				Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Money Market			$	1,136		$	-		$	-		$	1,136
	Liabilities:
	Forward transactions			$	-		$	463		$	-		$	463
				31-Dec-13
				Level 1			Level 2			Level 3			Total
	Assets:
	Money Market			$	1,136		$	-		$	-		$	1,136
Schedule of Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements
						Fair value measurements using
			As of			Quoted prices			Significant			Significant			Total
			December 31,			in active			other			unobservable			losses for the
			2012			markets for			observable			inputs			year ended December 31,
						identical assets			inputs			(Level 3)			2012
						(Level 1)			(Level 2)
	Goodwill (1) (*)		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	1,015
	Investment in affiliated company (2)		$	1,264		$	-		$	-		$	1,264		$	3,300
	(*)	Excluding discontinued operations for the year ended on December 31, 2012

INVENTORIES_NET_Tables

INVENTORIES, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
INVENTORIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Inventories		December 31,
		2014		2013(*)
	Raw materials and components	$	11,333	$	9,648
	Work in process		14,600		14,044
	Spare parts		8,956		4,742
	Finished goods		515		961
		$	35,404	$	29,395
	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N1

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment		December 31,
		2014	2013(*)
	Cost:
	Land and buildings	6,232	$	5,582
	Machinery and equipment	36,299		34,696
	Motor vehicles	334		418
	Office furniture and equipment	1,646		1,559
	Software	1,197		1,166
		45,708		43,421
	Less: Accumulated depreciation	34,184		32,274
	Depreciated cost	11,524	$	11,147

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS [Abstract]
Schedule of Intangible Assets		December 31,
		2014		2013
	License for service center
	Cost	$	2,050	$	2,050
	Accumulated amortization and impairment charges		-2,050		-2,050
	Amortized cost	$	-	$	-

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_SUPPLEMENT1

OTHER BALANCE SHEET SUPPLEMENTALS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
OTHER BALANCE SHEETS SUPPLEMENTAL [Abstract]
Schedule of Other Accounts Receivable and Prepaid Expenses				December 31,
				2014		2013 (*)
	Deferred tax asset			$	1,694	$	1,589
	Government authorities				1,568		1,154
	Prepaid expenses				971		498
	Amounts due from related parties				-		5
	Other				65		68
				$	4,298	$	3,314
		(*)	Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013
Schedule of Other Account Payable and Accrued Expenses	Other account payable and accrued expenses:

TRANSACTIONS_WITH_RELATED_PART1

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Transactions with TAT Industries	Transactions with TAT Industries LTD. (“TAT Industries”):
Schedule of Balances with Related Parties	Balances with related parties:
Schedule of Transactions with Related Parties		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Management fees to shareholders (see item e below)	$	-	$	-	$	359

SHORT_TERM_BANK_CREDIT_AND_LON1

SHORT TERM BANK CREDIT AND LONG TERM LOANS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SHORT TERM BANK CREDIT AND LONG TERM LOANS [Abstract]
Schedule of Required Principal Payments				Interest Rate
			Currency	31-Dec-13	Years of		December 31,
			of loan
					Maturity		2013
	Current maturities of long-term loan (*)		$	2.50%-3.50%	2009-2014	$	884
	*	Loans received by TAT from an Israeli bank in a total amount of $6,250 out of which $5,000 were received during year 2008 and additional $1,250 were received during year 2009. The loans amount was to be repaid in four annual installments commencing 2011. These loans bear quarterly interest of Libor + 3.5% and Libor + 1.85%, respectively. Through November, 2012 TAT prepaid $3,775, following which the remaining balance was $2,477. In September, 2011, TAT reached agreement with its lending bank to adjust certain financial covenants related to the said loans it was failing to meet at the time. On May 1, 2013, the Company made a payment of $1,593 in accordance with its payment schedule following which the remaining balance was $884. As of December 31, 2013 the Company met all financial covenants related to such loans (see also note 14(f)(2)).

LONGTERM_EMPLOYEERELATED_OBLIG1

LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS [Abstract]
Schedule of Expected Future Benefits		Year	Amount
		2015	$	201
		2016		132
		2017		152
		2018		298
		2019		168
	Thereafter (through 2024)			587
			$	1,538

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA1

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Leases
	Year	Amount
	2015	$	814
	2016		814
	2017		762
	2018		700
	2019		714
	2020		729
	Total	$	4,533

SHAREHOLDERS_EQUITY_Tables

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Ordinary Shares		2014			2013		2012
	Balance outstanding at beginning of year		8,805,236			8,798,570		8,815,003
	Purchase of treasury shares		-			-		-16,433
	Exercise of options		3,108			6,666		-
	Balance outstanding at end of year		8,808,344			8,805,236		8,798,570
Schedule of Stock Options Assumptions
		2014	2012
	Expected stock price volatility	37.23 % - 39.14 %		41.57% - 43.4%
	Expected option life (in years)	2.87 - 4		2.23 - 3.23
	Risk free interest rate	0.48 % - 1.34 %		0.23% - 0.32%
	Dividend yield	5 % - 4.6 %		9.8%
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	The following table is a summary of the activity of TAT's stock Option plan:

EARNINGS_LOSS_PER_SHARE_EPS_Ta

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ("EPS") (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ("EPS")[Abstract]
Schedule of Earnings per Share		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Numerator for EPS:
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	1,432	$	5,251	$	-567
	Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		-		-2,429		-1,147
	Denominator for EPS:
	Weighted average shares outstanding – basic		8,805,495		8,799,237		8,808,075
	Dilutive shares		21,047		9,683		-
	Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted		8,826,542		8,808,920		8,808,075
	EPS attributable to controlling interest:
	Basic and diluted
	Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.16	$	0.6	$	-0.06
	Loss from discontinued operations	$	-	$	-0.28	$	-0.13
	Diluted income (loss) per share does not include 175,000, 0 and 330,000 options, for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 respectively because the options are anti-dilutive.
	Dilutive shares are calculated using the treasury stock method and include dilutive shares from share-based employee compensation plans.

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Tables

TAXES ON INCOME (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
TAXES ON INCOME [Abstract]
Schedule of Reconciliation of Tax Provisions to the Domestic and Effective Tax Rate
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013		2012
	Income before taxes on income as reported in the statements of income	$	2,525		$	5,267	$	5,279
	Statutory tax rate in Israel		26.50%			25%		25%
	Theoretical taxes on income	$	669		$	1,317	$	1,320
	Increase (decrease) in taxes on income resulting from:
	Tax adjustment for foreign subsidiaries subject to a different tax rate		457			453		434
	Reduced tax rate on income derived from "Preferred Enterprises" plans		156			-255		-143
	Change in enacted tax rates		-			34		-
	Exempt income		-			-		-4
	Valuation allowance		-100			294		499
	Tax in respect of prior years		-44			-342		-83
	Permanent differences		222			-460		67
	Taxes on income as reported in the statements of income	$	1,360		$	1,041	$	2,090
Schedule of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax Domestic and Foreign	Income (loss) before taxes on income (tax benefit) is comprised as follows:
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Provision	Taxes on income (tax benefit) included in the statements of income:
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Significant components of TAT's deferred tax liabilities and assets are as follows:
Schedule of changes in valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
	Balance, January 1, 2012		$	184
	Addition charged to expenses			1,639
	Balance, December 31, 2012			1,823
	Addition charged to expenses			1,483
	Balance, December 31,2013			3,306
	Addition charged to expenses			268
	Balance, December 31,2014		$	3,574
Reconciliation of the Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized provision is as follows:

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Tables

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SEGMENT INFORMATION [Abstract]
Schedule of Operating Income by Segment		Year ended December 31, 2014
		OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services				Amounts not				Elimination					Consolidated
		Management				Services and				for Aviation				allocated to				of inter-
		Solutions				Products				Components				segments				company
																		sales
	Revenues
	Sale of products and services	$	22,871			$	30,121			$	27,734			$	-			$	-				$	80,726
	Intersegment revenues		5,314				229				-				-				-5,543					-
	Total revenues		28,185				30,350				27,734				-				-5,543					80,726
	Cost of revenues		23,249				22,205				23,502				-				-5,330					63,626
	Gross profit		4,936				8,145				4,232								-213					17,100
	Research and development		841				229				-				-				-					1,070
	Selling and marketing		1,538				1,058				607				-				-					3,203
	General and administrative		2,717				3,313				2,989				-				-					9,019
	Other income		-11				-				-				-				-					-11
	Operating income (loss)		-149				3,545				636								-213					3,819
	Financial expense, net		-				-				-				-1,294				-					-1,294
	Income before taxes on income																						$	2,525
		Year ended December 31, 2013
		OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services				Amounts not				Elimination					Consolidated
		Management				Services and				for Aviation				allocated to				of inter-
		Solutions				Products				Components				segments				company
																		sales
	Revenues
	Sale of products and services	$	27,326			$	29,796			$	22,429			$	-			$	-				$	79,551
	Intersegment revenues		3,812				111				-				-				-3,923					-
	Total revenues		31,138				29,907				22,429				-				-3,923					79,551
	Cost of revenues		24,141				21,600				19,224				-				-4,086					60,879
	Gross profit		6,997				8,307				3,205				-				163					18,672
	Research and development		415				298				-				-				-					713
	Selling and marketing		1,520				1,145				485				-				-					3,150
	General and administrative		3,158				3,093				3,261				-				-					9,512
	Other income		-20				-				-				-				-					-20
	Operating income (loss)		1,924				3,771				-541				-				163					5,317
	Financial expense, net		-				-				-				-50				-					-50
	Income before taxes on income																						$	5,267
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		OEM of Heat Management Solutions			Heat Transfer				MRO services				Amounts not				Elimination				Consolidated
					Services and				for Aviation Components				allocated to				of inter-
					Products								segments				company
																	sales
	Revenues
	Sale of products and services	$	27,944		$	27,529			$	22,442			$	-			$	-			$	77,915
	Intersegment revenues		3,088			180				-				-				-3,268				-
	Total revenues		31,032			27,709				22,442				-				-3,268				77,915
	Cost of revenues		23,105			19,671				19,044				-				-3,281				58,539
	Gross profit		7,927			8,038				3,398				-				13				19,376
	Research and development		581			414				-				-				-				995
	Selling and marketing		1,476			1,049				374				-				-				2,899
	General and administrative		3,530			3,270				3,310				-				-				10,110
	Other income		-13			-				-				-				-				-13
	Operating income (loss)		2,353			3,305				-286				-				13				5,385
	Financial expense, net		-			-				-				-106				-				-106
	Income before taxes on income																				$	5,279
Schedule of Assets, Depreciation and Amortization, and Capital Expenditures by Segment			Year ended December 31, 2014
			OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services for				Amounts not				Consolidated
			Management				Services and				Aviation				allocated to
			Solutions				Products				Components				segments
	Assets		$	33,072			$	28,917			$	23,044			$	16,435			$	101,468
	Depreciation and amortization			1,027				675				367				-				2,069
	Expenditure for segment assets			1,126				810				539				-				2,475
			Year ended December 31, 2013
			OEM of Heat				Heat Transfer				MRO services for				Amounts not				Consolidated
			Management				Services and				Aviation				allocated to
			Solutions				Products				Components				segments
	Assets		$	45,518			$	28,806			$	18,137			$	16,419			$	108,880
	Depreciation and amortization (*)			991				603				265				-				1,859
	Expenditure for segment assets (*)			1,032				664				1,134				-				2,830
		Year ended December 31, 2012
		OEM of Heat Management Solutions				OEM of Electric Motion Systems				Heat Transfer Services and Products				MRO services				Amounts not allocated to					Consolidated
														for Aviation Components				segments
	Depreciation and amortization (*)		974				-				735				197				-					1,906
	Expenditure for segment assets (*)		1,047				-				756				344				-					2,147
	(*)	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

ENTITYWIDE_DISCLOSURE_Tables

ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURE (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURE [Abstract]
Schedule of Total Revenues and Long-lived Assets by Geographical Location			Year ended December 31,
			2014				2013				2012
			Total revenues		Long-lived assets		Total revenues (**)		Long-lived assets (*)		Total revenues (**)
	Sale of products
	Israel		$	4,807	$	5,830	$	6,248	$	5,748	$	9,147
	United states			18,886		-		18,016		-		16,475
	France			3,642		-		5,482		-		4,604
	Rest of Europe			2,257		-		2,292		-		1,966
	Other			1,771		-		2,326		-		4,071
			$	31,363	$	5,830	$	34,364	$	5,748	$	36,263
			Year ended December 31,
			2014				2013				2012
			Total revenues		Long-lived assets		Total revenues (**)		Long-lived assets (*)		Total revenues (**)
	Services
	Israel		$	834	$	-	$	612	$	-	$	468
	United states			31,267		5,694		27,639		5,399		25,648
	Netherland			1,734		-		1,553		-		3,303
	Rest of Europe			8,786		-		7,658		-		4,624
	Other			6,742		-		7,725		-		7,609
			$	49,363	$	5,694	$	45,187	$	5,399	$	41,652
	(*)	Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013
	(**)	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

SELECTED_STATEMENTS_OF_INCOME_1

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SELECTED STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA [Abstract]
Schedule of Financial Income (Expenses), Net		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
	Financial expenses, net (*):
	Financial income:
	Foreign currency gains	$	975	$	661	$	1,294
	Derivatives				27		399
	Interest on tax refund		150		95		53
	Interest on cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits and others		91		114		242
			1,216		897		1,988
	Financial expenses (*):
	Bank charges		-97		-77		-71
	Interest on short-term loans		-8		-18		-98
	Interest on long-term loans		-8		-66		-120
	Foreign currency losses		-1,028		-786		-1,376
	Forward transactions losses		-1,369		-		-
	Derivatives		-		-		-321
	Others		-		-		-108
			-2,510		-947		-2,094
		$	-1,294	$	-50	$	-106
	(*) Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATED_BALA1

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS INFORMATION (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS INFORMATION [Abstract]
Schedule of Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheets Information				Allowance for
		Warranty provision		Doubtful Accounts
	Balance, as of January 1, 2012	$	288	$	190
	Additions		196		258
	Deductions		-208		-72
	Balance, as of December 31, 2012		276		376
	Additions		186		17
	Deductions		-190		-270
	Less: Held for sale		-43		-
	Balance, as of December 31, 2013		229		123
	Additions		286		107
	Deductions		-264		-105
	Balance, as of December 31, 2014	$	251	$	125

GENERAL_Details

GENERAL (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 18, 2014	Aug. 07, 2013	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2012
Limco Piedmont Inc Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage			100.00%
Bental Industries Ltd Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage			70.00%
Tat Gal Inc Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage			100.00%
TAT Industries Ltd. Parent [Member] | Tat Technologies Ltd Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Ownership percentage				43.00%
KMN Industries Ltd. [Member] | Tat Technologies Ltd Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Ownership percentage				10.00%
KMN Industries Ltd. [Member] | Tat Industries Ltd Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage				80.00%
Tat Technologies Ltd Parent [Member] | Bental Industries Ltd Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Sale of ownerhsip interest, percentage	70.00%
Cash received from sale of affiliate	$5,000
Loss on sale of discontinued operation	-2,323
Impariment	$3,319
Limco Piedmont Inc Parent [Member] | Limco Airepair Inc Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage			100.00%
Limco Piedmont Inc Parent [Member] | Piedmont Aviation Component Services LLC Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage			100.00%
Limco Piedmont Inc Parent [Member] | First Aviation Services Inc Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Ownership percentage			28.08%
FIMI Funds [Member] | Tat Technologies Ltd Subsidiary [Member]
Subsidiary or Equity Method Investee [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage		53.80%
Number ordinary shares sold in transaction		4,732,351

SIGNIFICANT_ACCOUNTING_POLICIE3

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Short term bank deposit average interest rate	0.60%	0.60%
Derivative financial instruments
Notional amount of contracts	$4,800
Share-based Compensation
Share based compensation expenses (income)	$38	$3	$8
Buildings [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	25 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	10 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	4 years
Machinery and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	10 years
Motor Vehicles [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	6 years
Motor Vehicles [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	7 years
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	7 years
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	3 years
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	17 years
Software [Member]
Property, plant and equipment
Estimated useful lives, years	3 years

INVESTMENT_IN_AN_AFFILIATED_CO2

INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY (Acquisition of Stocks of FAvS) (Narrative) (Details) (First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member])	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Investee ownership percentage	28.08%	29.36%

INVESTMENT_IN_AN_AFFILIATED_CO3

INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY (Condensed Financial Information From FAvS Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of Operations) (Details) (First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member]
Condensed financial information, balance sheets:
Current assets	$10,596	$10,179
Long-term assets	8,927	8,954
Total assets	19,523	19,133
Current liabilities	5,964	6,522
Long-term liabilities	4,624	4,471
Total liabilities	10,588	10,993
Condensed financial information, statements of operations:
Net sales	24,442	23,445	21,579
Gross profit	7,342	6,182	9,202
Income (loss) from continuing operations	827	-341	-1,476
Net loss	727	3,158	-12,979
Loss attributable to common stockholders	$336	$2,821	($13,271)

INVESTMENT_IN_AN_AFFILIATED_CO4

INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY (Reconciliation of the Share in Income (Loss), Impairment of Investment in FAvS and Gain from Dilution) (Details) (First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Share in income (loss) related to common stockholders	$49	$838	($653)
Share in income related to preferred stock	218	187	197
Impairment in affiliated company			-3,300
Total	$267	$1,025	($3,756)

HELD_FOR_SALE_CLASSIFICATION_A2

HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 18, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Sale of ownerhsip interest, percentage	70.00%
Cash received from sale of affiliate	$5,000
Impariment		3,319
Loss on sale of discontinued operation		-152
Controlling Interest [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Impariment		2,323
Loss on sale of discontinued operation		($106)

HELD_FOR_SALE_CLASSIFICATION_A3

HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Schedule of Components of Assets and Liabilities Held-For-Sale) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents		$2,823	$2,309
Total assets held for sale		9,959
Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]
Assets of Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents		2,823
Trade accounts receivable		4,067
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses		196
Inventories		2,983
Funds in respect of employee right upon retirement		778
Deferred income taxes		29
Property, plant and equipment, net		2,402
Assets of businesses held for sale		13,278
Less: impairment		-3,319
Total assets held for sale		9,959
Liabilities
Trade accounts payables		946
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses		1,109
Long-term loans, net of current maturities		248
Liability in respect of employee rights upon retirement		1,070
Deferred income taxes		55
Total liabilities held for sale		$3,428

HELD_FOR_SALE_CLASSIFICATION_A4

HELD FOR SALE CLASSIFICATION AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Schedule of Net Loss from Discontinued Operations) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax ($5 and $3 in 2013 and 2012, respectively)		($2,429)	($1,147)
Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues		9,589	10,008
Loss before taxes on income (tax benefit)		-148	-191
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax ($5 and $3 in 2013 and 2012, respectively)		-3,471	-1,205
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to non-controlling interest		1,042	58
Loss from discontinued operations attributable to TAT Technologies Ltd. shareholders		-2,429	-1,147
Discontinued operations, tax		$5	$3

AVAILABLEFORSALE_MARKETABLE_SE2

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE - MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Details) (Money Market [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Money Market [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$1,136	$1,136
Gross unrealized gains
Fair Value	$1,136	$1,136

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_Schedul

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis) (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Assets:
Money market	$1,136	$1,136
Liabilities:
Forward transactions	463
Level 1 [Member]
Assets:
Money market	1,136	1,136
Liabilities:
Forward transactions
Level 2 [Member]
Assets:
Money market
Liabilities:
Forward transactions	463
Level 3 [Member]
Assets:
Money market
Liabilities:
Forward transactions

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_Narrati

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	ITEM
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT [Abstract]
Number of open forward contracts	6
Notional amount of open forward contracts	$4,800

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_RollFor

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Roll-Forward of Level 3 Assets) (Details) (First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended			1 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Impairment of equity method investment			$3,300
Convertible Subordinated Debt [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Original amount of debt instrument				$3,000
Interest rate				10.00%
Exercise price of warrants issued				$7
Percentage of post-exercise shareholders' equity callable by warrant				15.00%

FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENT_Schedul1

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Schedule of Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill	$1,015	[1]
Investment in affiliated company	3,300
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill
Investment in affiliated company	1,264
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill
Investment in affiliated company
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill
Investment in affiliated company
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Goodwill
Investment in affiliated company	$1,264
[1]	Excluding discontinued operations for the year ended on December 31, 2012

INVENTORIES_NET_Details

INVENTORIES, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Inventory [Line Items]
Raw materials and components	$11,333	$9,648	[1]
Work in process	14,600	14,044	[1]
Spare parts	8,956	4,742	[1]
Finished goods	515	961	[1]
Total inventories	35,404	29,395	[1]
MRO Services for Aviation Components [Member]
Schedule of Inventory [Line Items]
Inventory previously written down used in provision	$202	$350		$1,892
[1]	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

PROPERTY_PLANT_AND_EQUIPMENT_N2

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, gross	$45,708	$43,421	[1]
Less: Accumulated depreciation	34,184	32,274	[1]
Depreciated cost	11,524	11,147	[1]
Depreciation and amortization	2,069	1,859	[2]	1,906	[2]
Land and Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, gross	6,232	5,582	[1]
Machinery and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, gross	36,299	34,696	[1]
Motor Vehicles [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, gross	334	418	[1]
Office Furniture and Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, gross	1,646	1,559	[1]
Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Total property and equipment, gross	$1,197	$1,166	[1]
[1]	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013
[2]	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS2

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) (License for Service Center [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
License for Service Center [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Cost:	$2,050	$2,050
Less: accumulated amortization	-2,050	-2,050
Amortized cost

GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS3

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Intangible Assets and Goodwill) (Narrative) (Details) (OEM Electric Motion Systems [Member], USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
OEM Electric Motion Systems [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment charge to goodwill	$1,015
Discount rate		17.72%
Long-term growth rate		2.00%

OTHER_BALANCE_SHEET_SUPPLEMENT2

OTHER BALANCE SHEET SUPPLEMENTALS (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses:
Deferred tax asset	$1,694	$1,589	[1]
Government authorities	1,568	1,154	[1]
Prepaid expenses	971	498	[1]
Amounts due from related parties		5	[1]
Other	65	68	[1]
Total other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses	4,298	3,314	[1]
Other account payable and accrued expenses:
Employees and payroll accruals	2,149	3,077	[1]
Accrued expenses	535	732	[1]
Government authorities	428	483	[1]
Advances from customers	741	840	[1]
Warranty provision	251	229	[1]
Accrued royalties	368	336	[1]
Deferred tax liability	592	40	[1]
Forward transactions	463		[1]
Other accrued expenses	124	78	[1]
Total other account payable and accrued expenses	$5,651	$5,815	[1]
[1]	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

TRANSACTIONS_WITH_RELATED_PART2

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Transactions with TAT Industries) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2010
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fees		[1]	$29	[1]	$50	[1]
Lease expenses		[2]	424	[2]	416	[2]
Buildings [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Lease expenses							$400
Area of property leased	344,000
Length of lease contract	24 years 11 months
Annual incremental increase in lease payment	2.00%						2.00%
Manufacturing, Office and Storage Space [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Area of property leased	90,000
[1]	According to the agreement between TAT and TAT Industries, TAT Industries will pay the Company an annual management fee in the amount of $50. The management fees are recorded as a reduction of general and administration expenses. Such services provided to TAT Industries until the purchase of TAT's shares by FIMI Funds on August 7, 2013 (see also note 1).
[2]	During 2000, TAT entered into a lease agreement with TAT Industries, pursuant to which the Company leases from TAT Industries approximately 344,000 square feet, including 90,000 square feet of manufacturing, office and storage space, for a period of 24 years and eleven months for an annual rental fee which is subject to revaluation every fifth year by a real estate appraiser, with an additional incremental payment of 2% per year.

TRANSACTIONS_WITH_RELATED_PART3

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Balances with Related Parties) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Current asset		$5	[1]
First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Current asset		$5
[1]	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

TRANSACTIONS_WITH_RELATED_PART4

TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES (Other Transactions with Related Parties) (Details)

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 04, 2009

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

Aug. 21, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 08, 2013

Sep. 08, 2013

Sep. 07, 2011

Sep. 07, 2011

Sep. 07, 2011

Sep. 07, 2011

USD ($)

Payment Guarantee [Member]

Payment Guarantee [Member]

Shareholders [Member]

Shareholders [Member]

Shareholders [Member]

Bental Non Controlling Interest [Member]

Bental Non Controlling Interest [Member]

Isal Amlat Investment (1993) Ltd. [Member]

Isal Amlat Investment (1993) Ltd. [Member]

Isal Amlat Investment (1993) Ltd. [Member]

Isal Amlat Investment (1993) Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

Bental Industries Ltd. [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

ILS

USD ($)

ILS

USD ($)

ILS

Long Term Loan Three [Member]

Long Term Loan Three [Member]

Long Term Loan Three [Member]

Long Term Loan Three [Member]

Long Term Loan Three [Member]

Long Term Loan Three [Member]

USD ($)

ILS

USD ($)

ILS

USD ($)

ILS

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

Amount of transactions

$359,000

$359,000

$432,000

$505,000

$400,000

1,500,000

$120,000

Amount of reduction in annual management fees

150,000

570,000

Maximum guarantee

4,600,000

7,000,000

Interest rate spread

1.00%

1.00%

Debt instrument, variable interest reference rate

Prime

Prime

Additional management fees owed for traveling expenses

2,000

7,000

Minimum threshold that allows management company to be eligible for bonus

6,600,000

The bonus percentage owed to the management company on the first million dollars earned

2.00%

The bonus percentage owed to the management company on the second million dollars

3.00%

The bonus percentage owed to the management company on the third million dollars earned

5.00%

Maximum allowable bonus that can be paid to management company

100,000

Original amount of debt instrument

700,000

2,500,000

700,000

2,500,000

Debt term

24 months

24 months

Repayment of related party debt

$693,000

2,500,000

SHORT_TERM_BANK_CREDIT_AND_LON2

SHORT TERM BANK CREDIT AND LONG TERM LOANS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008	Dec. 31, 2010
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayments of lLong-term debt	$883	$2,286		$776
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member] | Long-term loan Two [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total long-term loans	0	884	[1]	2,477
Interest rate, minimum				2.50%	[1]
Interest rate, maximum				3.50%	[1]
Interest rate spread						1.85%	3.50%
Debt instrument, variable interest reference rate						Libor	Libor
Maturity date range, start				1-Jan-09	[1]
Maturity date range, end				31-Dec-14	[1]
Original amount of debt instrument						1,250	5,000	6,250
Currency of loan				USD	[1]
Repayments of lLong-term debt		1,593
Prepaid amount of principal balance on long-term loan				3,775
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member] | Line of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Line of credit, amount outstanding	$0	$26
[1]	Loans received by TAT from an Israeli bank in a total amount of $6,250 out of which $5,000 were received during year 2008 and additional $1,250 were received during year 2009. The loans amount was to be repaid in four annual installments commencing 2011. These loans bear quarterly interest of Libor + 3.5% and Libor + 1.85%, respectively. Through November, 2012 TAT prepaid $3,775, following which the remaining balance was $2,477. In September, 2011, TAT reached agreement with its lending bank to adjust certain financial covenants related to the said loans it was failing to meet at the time. On May 1, 2013, the Company made a payment of $1,593 in accordance with its payment schedule following which the remaining balance was $884. As of December 31, 2013 the Company met all financial covenants related to such loans (see also note 14(f)(2)).

LONGTERM_EMPLOYEERELATED_OBLIG2

LONG-TERM EMPLOYEE-RELATED OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Severance payments actually paid	$568	$226	$26
Severance pay expenses	555	555	495
Expected deposits to be made in the next fiscal year for severance and pension payment obligations	820
2015	201
2016	132
2017	152
2018	298
2019	168
Thereafter (through 2024)	587
Total	1,538
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
401(K) profit sharing plan contributions made by company	$251	$253	$209

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA2

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Commissions and Royalty Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Commissions arrangements:
Commission expenses	$701	$781	$670
Royalty commitments:
Royalty expense	270	177	202
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Commissions arrangements:
Percentage rate paid to sales agents for marketing commissions	1.00%
Royalty commitments:
Royalties percentage rate for sales of products developed by third parties	12.00%
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Commissions arrangements:
Percentage rate paid to sales agents for marketing commissions	12.00%
Royalty commitments:
Royalties percentage rate for sales of products developed by third parties	17.00%
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member]
Royalty commitments:
Royalty expense	$680	$400	$232
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Royalty commitments:
Royalties percentage rate for sales of products developed by third parties	3.00%
Royalties percentage rate for sales of additional products developed by third parties	1.50%
Royalties percentage rate for sales of parts use in MRO services developed by third parties	10.00%
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Royalty commitments:
Royalties percentage rate for sales of products developed by third parties	5.00%
Royalties percentage rate for sales of additional products developed by third parties	10.00%
Royalties percentage rate for sales of parts use in MRO services developed by third parties	20.00%

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA3

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Lease Commitments) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Lease commitments:
2015	$814,000
2016	814,000
2017	762,000
2018	700,000
2019	714,000
2020	729,000
Total	4,533,000
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Lease commitments:
Lease expiration date	31-Dec-20
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member]
Lease commitments:
Lease expense	$271,000	$215,000	$233,000
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Lease commitments:
Lease expiration date	31-Dec-17

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA4

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Legal Claims Contingencies) (Details)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 29, 2011	Nov. 29, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
	USD ($)	ILS	USD ($)	ILS
Legal claims contingencies
Damages being sought in litigation matter	$1,620	6,151	$1,620,000	6,151,000

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA5

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Guarantees) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member]
Guarantees:
Bank guarantee to secure liability to Israeli customs	$215
Limco Piedmont Inc [Member]
Guarantees:
Bank guarantee to secure liability to lessor	$383

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA6

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Covenants and Liens on Assets) (Details) (Bental Industries Ltd. [Member], Long-term loan Two [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Bental Industries Ltd. [Member] | Long-term loan Two [Member]
Covenants And Liens On Assets [Line Items]
Current loan balance	$884

COMMITMENTS_AND_CONTINGENT_LIA7

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES (Vehicle Lease and Maintenance Agreements) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
2015	$814,000
2016	814,000
2017	762,000
Vehicle lease and maintenance agreements [Member] | Vehicles [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lessee Leasing Arrangements, Operating Leases, Term of Contract	3 years
Monthly lease fees	35,000
2015	414,000
2016	110,000
2017	$12,000

SHAREHOLDERS_EQUITY_Narrative_

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Narrative) (Details)	1 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 19, 2014	Mar. 19, 2014
		USD ($)	ILS
Shareholders Equity [Line Items]
Cash dividend declared, amount		$2	6.9
Cash dividend declared, value per share		$0.22	0.76
Cash dividend declared, declaration date	19-Mar-14
Cash dividend declared, record date	21-Apr-14
Cash dividend declared, payment date	7-May-14

SHAREHOLDERS_EQUITY_Treasury_P

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Treasury Purchase Plan) (Details) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 21, 2012	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Total consideration paid for shares repurchased					-70
Exercise of options, shares		85,000	[1]
Treasury Purchase Plan One [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Value of shares authorized to be repurchased	500
Total consideration paid for shares repurchased	($70)
Shares repurchased during period, average cost per share	$4.29
Balance, shares		8,805,236		8,798,570	8,815,003
Purchase of treasury shares	16,433				-16,433
Exercise of options, shares		3,108		6,666
Balance, shares		8,808,344		8,805,236	8,798,570
[1]	The aggregate intrinsic value for the options exercised by employees during 2014 was approximately $21.

SHAREHOLDERS_EQUITY_Stock_Opti

SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Stock Option Plans TAT Technology) (Details)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2013

Nov. 30, 2014

Mar. 19, 2014

Aug. 21, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Jun. 28, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

ILS

ILS

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

2012 Plan [Member]

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Number of shares authorized for the plan

380,000

Vesting period for plan

3 years

Ordinary shares, par value per share

0.9

0.9

$0.90

Expected volatility

37.23%

41.57%

39.14%

43.40%

Expected life of option, years

2 years 10 months 13 days

2 years 2 months 23 days

4 years

3 years 2 months 23 days

Average risk-free interest rate

0.48%

0.23%

1.34%

0.32%

Expected dividend yield

9.80%

5.00%

4.60%

Number of options

Options, beginning

145,000

Options, Granted

215,000

20,000

195,000

330,000

Options, Forfeited

-40,000

Exercised

-85,000

[1]

Options, ending

235,000

Exercisable at end of year

20,000

Weighted average exercise price

Options, beginning

$6.50

Options, Granted

$8.66

$7.34

$8.79

Options, Forfeited

$8.79

Exercised

$6.50

[1]

Options, ending

$8.28

Exercisable at end of year

$6.50

Aggregate intrinsic value for the options exercised by employees

$21

Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted

$1.13

$0.19

Aggregate intrinsic value

0

0

212,000

Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options

$70,800

Unrecognized compensation weighted average period of recognition, years

1 year 4 months 28 days

Period in which equity exceeds threshold

4 years

[1]

The aggregate intrinsic value for the options exercised by employees during 2014 was approximately $21.

EARNINGS_LOSS_PER_SHARE_EPS_De

EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE ("EPS") (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Numerator for EPS:
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$1,432	$5,251	($567)
Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax		($2,429)	($1,147)
Denominator for EPS:
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Basic	8,805,495	8,799,237	8,808,075
Dilutive shares	21,047	9,683
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - Diluted	8,826,542	8,808,920	8,808,075
EPS attributable to controlling interest: Basic and diluted
Net income (loss) from continuing operations	$0.16	$0.60	($0.06)
Loss from discontinued operations		($0.28)	($0.13)
Anti-dilutive options excluded from calculation of diluted income (loss) per share	175,000	0	330,000

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Narrative_Deta

TAXES ON INCOME (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income Taxes Line Items
Period of tax benefit for approved enterprise, maximum			7 years
Preferred Income tax rate not within Development Zone A		12.00%	16.00%	12.50%	15.00%	15.00%
Period of tax benefit for approved enterprise, commencement of production, maximum			12 years
Period of tax beneift for approved enterprise, since date of approval, maximum.			14 years
Tax exempt period for income, approved enterprise			2 years
Preferred Income tax rate for Development Zone A		6.00%	9.00%	7.00%	10.00%	10.00%
Special Preferred Enterprise income tax rate for Development Zone A			5.00%
Special Preferred Enterprise tax rate not within Development Zone A			8.00%
The period of Special Preferred Enterprise tax rates apply			10 years
Maximum tax rate on dividends distributed from Preferred Income.	20.00%		15.00%
Corporate tax rate for Israel			26.50%	25.00%	25.00%
U.S. subsidiaries tax rate, federal and state			38.00%	38.00%	38.00%
TAT Technologies Ltd [Member]
Income Taxes Line Items
Preferred Income tax rate not within Development Zone A			16.00%	12.50%	15.00%	15.00%
Tax rate on transactions			25.00%
Accumulated tax exempt income			1,728
Tat Technologies Ltd and Bental Industries Ltd [Member]
Income Taxes Line Items
Tax rate on transactions			25.00%

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Schedule_of_Re

TAXES ON INCOME (Schedule of Reconciliation of Tax Provisions to the Domestic and Effective Tax Rate) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
TAXES ON INCOME [Abstract]
Income before Income Taxes	$2,525	$5,267	$5,279
Statutory tax rate in Israel	26.50%	25.00%	25.00%
Theoretical taxes on income	669	1,317	1,320
Increase (decrease) in taxes on income resulting from:
Tax adjustment for foreign subsidiaries subject to a different tax rate	457	453	434
Reduced tax rate on income derived from "Preferred Enterprises" plans	156	-255	-143
Change in enacted tax rates		34
Exempt income			-4
Valuation allowance	-100	294	499
Tax in respect of prior years	-44	-342	-83
Permanent differences	222	-460	67
Taxes on income as reported in the statements of income	$1,360	$1,041	$2,090

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Schedule_of_In

TAXES ON INCOME (Schedule of Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Income Tax Domestic and Foreign) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
TAXES ON INCOME [Abstract]
Domestic (Israel)	($1,659)	$1,942	$2,046
Foreign (United States)	4,184	3,325	3,233
Loss before taxes on income	$2,525	$5,267	$5,279

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Schedule_of_Co

TAXES ON INCOME (Schedule of Components of Income Tax Provision) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Current:
Domestic (Israel)	($94)	$160	$282
Foreign (United States)	237	334	295
Total current	143	494	577
Deferred:
Domestic (Israel)	-36	15	115
Foreign (United States)	1,297	874	1,481
Total deferred	1,261	889	1,596
Previous Years:
Domestic (Israel)		-209	-45
Foreign (United States)	-44	-133	-38
Total previous years	-44	-342	-83
Taxes on income as reported in the statements of income	$1,360	$1,041	$2,090

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Schedule_of_De

TAXES ON INCOME (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Deferred tax assets (liabilities):
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$47	$47
Unrealized gains	174	146
Provisions for employee benefits	259	277
Inventory	957	920
Other temporary differences	257	199
Deferred tax assets - short-term- other accounts receivables	1,694	1,589	[1]
Goodwill and intangible assets	533	671
Property, plant and equipment	21	18
Provisions for employee benefits and other temporary differences	26	38
Tax credits carryforward	558	447
Capital and state tax losses carryforward	3,574	3,306
Net operating losses carryforward	373	419
Other	39	23
Deferred tax assets, before valuation allowance - Long-term	5,124	4,922
Valuation allowance	-3,574	-3,306		-1,823	-184
Deferred tax assets, net - Long-term	1,550	1,616
Other temporary differences deferred tax liabilities - short-term- other accounts payable	-592	-40	[1]
Property, plant and equipment and intangible assets	-1,736	-1,003
Other	-38	-55
Deferred tax Liabilities - Long-term	($1,774)	($1,058)
[1]	(*) Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Schedule_of_Ch

TAXES ON INCOME (Schedule of Changes in Valuation Allowance) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Changes in Valuation Allowance
Balance	$3,306	$1,823	$184
Addition charged to expenses (Deductions)	268	1,483	1,639
Balance	3,574	3,306	1,823
Investments In Foreign Subsidiaries And Foreign Corporate Joint Ventures That Are Permanent In Nature [Member]
Changes in Valuation Allowance
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	10,849
The amount of deferred tax liability that would be recorded if foreign earnings were distributed by cash dividend	2,712
Tax rate on recognized foreign earnings dividends	25.00%
Approved Enterprise [Member]
Changes in Valuation Allowance
Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries	1,728
The amount of deferred tax liability that would be recorded if foreign earnings were distributed by cash dividend	$432
Tax rate on recognized foreign earnings dividends	25.00%

TAXES_ON_INCOME_Reconciliation

TAXES ON INCOME (Reconciliation of the Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
TAXES ON INCOME [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning		$84	$86
Exchange rate differences			-2
Exchange rate differences		6
Utilization upon assessment		-90
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending			$84

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Schedule_o

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Operating Income By Segment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	$80,726	$79,551	$77,915
Cost of revenues	63,626	60,879	58,539
Gross profit	17,100	18,672	19,376
Research and development, net	1,070	713	995
Selling and marketing	3,203	3,150	2,899
General and administrative	9,019	9,512	10,110
Other income	-11	-20	-13
Operating income from continuing operations	3,819	5,317	5,385
Financial income (expenses), net	-1,294	-50	-106
Income from continuing operations before taxes on income	2,525	5,267	5,279
Sale of Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	80,726	79,551	77,915
Intersegment Revenues [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues
OEM of Heat Management Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	28,185	31,138	31,032
Cost of revenues	23,249	24,141	23,105
Gross profit	4,936	6,997	7,927
Research and development, net	841	415	581
Selling and marketing	1,538	1,520	1,476
General and administrative	2,717	3,158	3,530
Other income	-11	-20	-13
Operating income from continuing operations	-149	1,924	2,353
Financial income (expenses), net
OEM of Heat Management Solutions [Member] | Sale of Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	22,871	27,326	27,944
OEM of Heat Management Solutions [Member] | Intersegment Revenues [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	5,314	3,812	3,088
Heat Transfer Services and Products [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	30,350	29,907	27,709
Cost of revenues	22,205	21,600	19,671
Gross profit	8,145	8,307	8,038
Research and development, net	229	298	414
Selling and marketing	1,058	1,145	1,049
General and administrative	3,313	3,093	3,270
Other income
Operating income from continuing operations	3,545	3,771	3,305
Financial income (expenses), net
Heat Transfer Services and Products [Member] | Sale of Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	30,121	29,796	27,529
Heat Transfer Services and Products [Member] | Intersegment Revenues [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	229	111	180
MRO services for Aviation Components [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	27,734	22,429	22,442
Cost of revenues	23,502	19,224	19,044
Gross profit	4,232	3,205	3,398
Research and development, net
Selling and marketing	607	485	374
General and administrative	2,989	3,261	3,310
Other income
Operating income from continuing operations	636	-541	-286
Financial income (expenses), net
MRO services for Aviation Components [Member] | Sale of Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	27,734	22,429	22,442
MRO services for Aviation Components [Member] | Intersegment Revenues [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues
Amounts not allocated to segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Gross profit
Research and development, net
Selling and marketing
General and administrative
Other income
Operating income from continuing operations
Financial income (expenses), net	-1,294	-50	-106
Amounts not allocated to segments [Member] | Sale of Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues
Amounts not allocated to segments [Member] | Intersegment Revenues [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues
Elimination from inter companies sale [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	-5,543	-3,923	-3,268
Cost of revenues	-5,330	-4,086	-3,281
Gross profit	-213	163	13
Research and development, net
Selling and marketing
General and administrative
Other income
Operating income from continuing operations	-213		13
Financial income (expenses), net
Elimination from inter companies sale [Member] | Sale of Products and Services [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues
Elimination from inter companies sale [Member] | Intersegment Revenues [Member]
Segment Reporting, Reconciling Item for Operating Profit (Loss) from Segment to Consolidated [Line Items]
Revenues	($5,543)	($3,923)	($3,268)

SEGMENT_INFORMATION_Schedule_o1

SEGMENT INFORMATION (Schedule of Assets, Depreciation and Amortization, and Capital Expenditures by Segment) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	$101,468	$108,880
Depreciation and amortization	2,069	1,859	[1]	1,906	[1]
Expenditure for segment assets	2,475	2,830	[1]	2,147	[1]
OEM of Heat Management Solutions [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	33,072	45,518
Depreciation and amortization	1,027	991	[1]	974	[1]
Expenditure for segment assets	1,126	1,032	[1]	1,047	[1]
OEM - Electric Motion Systems [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization					[1]
Expenditure for segment assets					[1]
Heat Transfer Services and Products [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	28,917	28,806
Depreciation and amortization	675	603	[1]	735	[1]
Expenditure for segment assets	810	664	[1]	756	[1]
MRO services for Aviation Components [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	23,044	18,137
Depreciation and amortization	367	265	[1]	197	[1]
Expenditure for segment assets	539	1,134	[1]	344	[1]
Amounts not allocated to segments [Member]
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]
Assets	16,435	16,419
Depreciation and amortization			[1]		[1]
Expenditure for segment assets			[1]		[1]
[1]	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.

ENTITYWIDE_DISCLOSURE_Details

ENTITY-WIDE DISCLOSURE (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues - sales of products	$31,363	$34,364	[1]	$36,263	[1]
Total revenues - services	49,363	45,187	[1]	41,652	[1]
Long-lived assets - sale of products	5,830	5,748	[2]
Long-lived assets - service revenues	5,694	5,399	[2]
Number of customers accounting for more than 10% of total net revenue
Israel [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues - sales of products	4,807	6,248	[1]	9,147	[1]
Total revenues - services	834	612	[1]	468	[1]
Long-lived assets - sale of products	5,830	5,748	[2]
Long-lived assets - service revenues			[2]
Unites States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues - sales of products	18,886	18,016	[1]	16,475	[1]
Total revenues - services	31,267	27,639	[1]	25,648	[1]
Long-lived assets - sale of products			[2]
Long-lived assets - service revenues	5,694	5,399	[2]
France [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues - sales of products	3,642	5,482	[1]	4,604	[1]
Long-lived assets - sale of products			[2]
Netherland [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues - services	1,734	1,553	[1]	3,303	[1]
Long-lived assets - service revenues			[2]
Rest of Europe [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues - sales of products	2,257	2,292	[1]	1,966	[1]
Total revenues - services	8,786	7,658	[1]	4,624	[1]
Long-lived assets - sale of products			[2]
Long-lived assets - service revenues			[2]
Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total revenues - sales of products	1,771	2,326	[1]	4,071	[1]
Total revenues - services	6,742	7,725	[1]	7,609	[1]
Long-lived assets - sale of products			[2]
Long-lived assets - service revenues			[2]
[1]	Excluding discontinued operations for each of the years ended on December 31, 2013 and 2012.
[2]	Excluding held for sale assets at December 31, 2013

SELECTED_STATEMENTS_OF_INCOME_2

SELECTED STATEMENTS OF INCOME DATA (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Financial income:
Foreign currency gains	$975	$661	$1,294
Derivatives		27	399
Interest on tax refund	150	95	53
Interest on cash equivalents, short-term bank deposits and others	91	114	242
Total financial income	1,216	897	1,988
Financial expenses:
Bank charges	-97	-77	-71
Interest on short-term loans	-8	-18	-98
Interest on long-term loans	-8	-66	-120
Foreign currency losses	-1,028	-786	-1,376
Forward transactions losses	-1,369
Derivatives			-321
Others			-108
Total financial expenses	-2,510	-947	-2,094
Financial income (expenses), net	($1,294)	($50)	($106)

SUPPLEMENTAL_CONSOLIDATED_BALA2

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS INFORMATION (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Deductions	($105)	($270)	($72)
Warranty provision [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	229	276	288
Additions	286	186	196
Deductions	-264	-190	-208
Less: Held for sale		-43
Balance, ending	251	229	276
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Balance, beginning	123	376	190
Additions	107	17	258
Less: Held for sale
Balance, ending	$125	$123	$376

SUBSEQUENT_EVENTS_Details

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (Details)	0 Months Ended		12 Months Ended				0 Months Ended
	Nov. 29, 2011	Nov. 29, 2011	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Mar. 11, 2015	Mar. 11, 2015	Mar. 11, 2015
	USD ($)	ILS	USD ($)	ILS	FAvS [Member]	FAvS [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]	Subsequent Event [Member]
							Piedmont Aviation Component Services, LLC [Member]	Piedmont Aviation Component Services, LLC [Member]	Piedmont Aviation Component Services, LLC [Member]
							FAvS [Member]	FAvS [Member]	FAvS [Member]
							USD ($)	Class B Common Stock [Member]	Series A Preferred stock [Member]
								USD ($)	USD ($)
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of shares sold								237,932	-16,253
Ownership percentage before transaction							23.18%
Purchase price per share								$8.40	$100
Aggregate purchase price								$1,999	$1,625
Gain from sale of shares							1,395
Ownership percentage					28.08%	29.36%	5.00%
Damages being sought in litigation matter	$1,620	6,151	$1,620,000	6,151,000