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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
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 28, 2013
Dec. 29, 2012
Revenue, Net [Abstract]      
Net sales $ 643,385   $ 620,803
Gross Profit [Abstract]      
Total operating profit 71,727   68,798
Operating profit margins 11.10%   11.10%
Deductions from operating profit [Abstract]      
Interest expense 5,129   8,596
Equity-based compensation expense 3,774 3,774 3,891
Redemption of senior subordinated notes 8,002 8,002 0
Corporate expenses and other 7,965   7,240
Earnings before income taxes 46,857   49,071
Aircraft Controls [Member]
      
Revenue, Net [Abstract]      
Net sales 265,416   252,281
Gross Profit [Abstract]      
Total operating profit 31,771   31,075
Operating profit margins 12.00%   12.30%
Space And Defense Controls [Member]
      
Revenue, Net [Abstract]      
Net sales 99,450   86,465
Gross Profit [Abstract]      
Total operating profit 7,853   8,228
Operating profit margins 7.90%   9.50%
Industrial Systems [Member]
      
Revenue, Net [Abstract]      
Net sales 144,079   147,976
Gross Profit [Abstract]      
Total operating profit 12,286   9,047
Operating profit margins 8.50%   6.10%
Components [Member]
      
Revenue, Net [Abstract]      
Net sales 102,685   99,275
Gross Profit [Abstract]      
Total operating profit 16,189   18,846
Operating profit margins 15.80%   19.00%
Medical Devices [Member]
      
Revenue, Net [Abstract]      
Net sales 31,755   34,806
Gross Profit [Abstract]      
Total operating profit $ 3,628   $ 1,602
Operating profit margins 11.40%   4.60%