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Segment Information (Sales And Operating Profit By Segment And Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 29, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 29, 2013
Jun. 30, 2012
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales $ 670,632 $ 611,221 $ 1,934,458 $ 1,836,809
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 62,623 67,613 195,095 204,562
Operating profit margins 9.30% 11.10% 10.10% 11.10%
Deductions from operating profit [Abstract]        
Interest expense 6,084 8,566 21,122 25,748
Equity-based compensation expense 949 750 5,673 5,540
Corporate expenses and other 7,964 4,938 21,643 17,177
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest 47,626 53,359 146,657 156,097
Aircraft Controls [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 272,855 242,220 783,996 709,688
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 31,054 27,826 93,647 75,436
Operating profit margins 11.40% 11.50% 11.90% 10.60%
Space And Defense Controls [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 100,071 87,138 292,224 265,343
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 6,711 9,892 22,610 32,538
Operating profit margins 6.70% 11.40% 7.70% 12.30%
Industrial Systems [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 147,161 157,871 439,338 483,971
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 9,273 15,880 26,157 50,978
Operating profit margins 6.30% 10.10% 6.00% 10.50%
Components [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 112,546 90,335 310,625 274,125
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 18,360 12,657 52,548 41,165
Operating profit margins 16.30% 14.00% 16.90% 15.00%
Medical Devices [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 37,999 33,657 108,275 103,682
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit $ (2,775) $ 1,358 $ 133 $ 4,445
Operating profit margins (7.30%) 4.00% 0.10% 4.30%