Segment Information (Operating Profit By Segment And Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021	Apr. 02, 2022	Apr. 03, 2021
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 57,239	$ 72,483	$ 137,644	$ 143,349
Deductions from operating profit:
Interest expense	8,263	8,629	16,245	17,049
Equity-based compensation expense	1,920	2,127	4,578	4,629
Non-service pension expense (income)	1,472	(4,901)	2,957	(3,981)
Corporate and other expenses, net	6,871	4,500	13,728	13,153
Earnings before income taxes	38,713	62,128	100,136	112,499
Aircraft Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	12,441	22,018	54,356	49,940
Space And Defense Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	24,075	26,652	45,374	49,698
Industrial Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 20,723	$ 23,813	$ 37,914	$ 43,711