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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. 28, 2014
Jun. 29, 2013
Jun. 28, 2014
Jun. 29, 2013
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales $ 683,698 $ 670,632 $ 1,976,961 $ 1,934,458
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 75,147 62,623 211,568 195,095
Operating profit margins 11.00% 9.30% 10.70% 10.10%
Deductions from operating profit [Abstract]        
Interest expense 2,215 6,084 9,788 21,122
Equity-based compensation expense 1,553 949 6,545 5,673
Corporate expenses and other 6,724 7,964 30,112 21,643
Earnings before income taxes 64,655 47,626 165,123 146,657
Aircraft Controls [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 294,194 272,855 834,420 783,996
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 30,342 31,054 87,980 93,647
Operating profit margins 10.30% 11.40% 10.50% 11.90%
Space And Defense Controls [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 102,505 100,071 297,260 292,224
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 8,664 6,711 25,523 22,610
Operating profit margins 8.50% 6.70% 8.60% 7.70%
Industrial Systems [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 147,722 147,161 442,998 439,338
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 16,826 9,273 44,010 26,157
Operating profit margins 11.40% 6.30% 9.90% 6.00%
Components [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 110,587 112,546 314,433 310,625
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit 16,972 18,360 46,707 52,548
Operating profit margins 15.30% 16.30% 14.90% 16.90%
Medical Devices [Member]
        
Revenue, Net [Abstract]        
Net sales 28,690 37,999 87,850 108,275
Gross Profit [Abstract]        
Total operating profit $ 2,343 $ (2,775) $ 7,348 $ 133
Operating profit margins 8.20% (7.30%) 8.40% 0.10%