COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes)

3 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2019

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

On August 8, 2019, a fire caused significant damage to the Niort, France operating facility of Leach International Europe, which is a subsidiary of TransDigm acquired via the Esterline acquisition. Leach International Europe’s results are reported within the Company’s Power & Control segment. The facility as well as certain machinery, equipment and inventory sustained damage. The Company suspended operations at the Niort facility as a result of the fire; however, has transferred certain operations to temporary facilities until operations are fully restored at the rebuilt facility. The facility is estimated to be complete and fully operational between the first and second quarter of fiscal 2021. 

The Company’s insurance covers damage to the facility, equipment, inventory, and other assets, at replacement cost, as well as business interruption, and recovery-related expenses caused by the fire, subject to a $1 million deductible and certain sub-limits based on the nature of the covered item. Anticipated insurance recoveries related to losses and incremental costs incurred are recognized when receipt is probable. Anticipated insurance recoveries in excess of net book value of the damaged property and inventory will not be recorded until all contingencies relating to the claim have been resolved. The timing of and amounts of ultimate insurance recoveries is not known at this time. Expenses incurred relating to this event in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 were not material.