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Goodwill (Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 556,977	$ 559,724
Effects of Currency Translation	(1,293)	(2,747)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	555,684	556,977
Aerospace [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	455,423	455,423
Effects of Currency Translation	0	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	455,423	455,423
Industrial [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	101,554	104,301
Effects of Currency Translation	(1,293)	(2,747)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 100,261	$ 101,554

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- Definition

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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