Segment Information (Sales by Revenue Recognition Method) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2022	Jan. 02, 2021
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	$ 724,086	$ 683,954
Transferred over time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	468,120	432,165
Transferred at Point in Time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	255,966	251,789
Aircraft Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	303,317	286,774
Aircraft Controls | Transferred over time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	246,649	230,120
Aircraft Controls | Transferred at Point in Time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	56,668	56,654
Space And Defense Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	207,856	188,162
Space And Defense Controls | Transferred over time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	192,446	174,311
Space And Defense Controls | Transferred at Point in Time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	15,410	13,851
Industrial Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	212,913	209,018
Industrial Systems | Transferred over time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	29,025	27,734
Industrial Systems | Transferred at Point in Time
Segment Reporting Information
Net sales	$ 183,888	$ 181,284