Joint Venture (Narrative) (Details) - Woodward and General Electric Joint Venture [Member] - Sales [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Schedule Of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Amortization of deferred income recognized as an increase to sales	$ 1,335	$ 831
Reduction to sales related to royalties owed to joint venture	$ 14,539	$ 7,570