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Segments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 29, 2012 | Oct. 01, 2011 | Oct. 02, 2010
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage of aftermarket sale in commercial production segment | 34.00% |  |
Sales arising from U.S. Government prime or sub-contracts, including military sales to Boeing | $ 737,980 | $ 738,429 | $ 740,701
Boeing [Member] |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales to Boeing and Boeing Commercial Airplanes | 263,060 | 229,825 | 206,775
Percentage of sales to Boeing | 11.00% | 10.00% | 10.00%
Boeing Commercial Airplanes [Member] |  |  |
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items] |  |  |
Sales to Boeing and Boeing Commercial Airplanes | $ 131,318 | $ 110,802 | $ 91,112

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