Restructuring (Restructuring Expense By Segment) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 29, 2012	Oct. 01, 2011	Oct. 02, 2010
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$ 0	$ 751	$ 5,125
Aircraft Controls [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	0	(182)	2,423
Space And Defense Controls [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	0	38	1,106
Industrial Systems [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	0	518	717
Components [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	0	38	512
Medical Devices [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring	$ 0	$ 339	$ 367