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Goodwill (Goodwill) (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 556,977
Effects of Currency Translation	(257)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	556,720
Aerospace [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	455,423
Effects of Currency Translation	0
Goodwill, Ending Balance	455,423
Industrial [Member]
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	101,554
Effects of Currency Translation	(257)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 101,297

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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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