Principal Assumptions of Esterline and CMC Plans (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 25, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Esterline Plans | Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount Rate	4.70%	3.85%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	4.50%	4.50%
Assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets	7.00%	7.00%
Esterline Plans | Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount Rate	4.70%	3.85%
Initial weighted average health care trend rate	6.00%	6.00%
Ultimate weighted average health care trend rate	6.00%	6.00%
CMC Plans | Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount Rate	4.50%	4.35%
Rate of increase in future compensation levels	3.00%	3.10%
Assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets	6.34%
CMC Plans | Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Minimum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets		6.50%
CMC Plans | Pension Plans, Defined Benefit | Maximum
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Assumed long-term rate of return on plan assets		6.75%
CMC Plans | Postretirement Benefit Plans, Defined Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Discount Rate	4.50%	4.35%
Initial weighted average health care trend rate	6.30%	3.70%
Ultimate weighted average health care trend rate	4.20%	3.20%