Segment Information (Operating Profit By Segment And Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 02, 2022	Jul. 03, 2021	Jul. 02, 2022	Jul. 03, 2021
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 79,305	$ 64,888	$ 216,949	$ 208,237
Deductions from operating profit:
Interest expense	9,131	8,239	25,376	25,288
Equity-based compensation expense	2,169	1,791	6,747	6,420
Non-service pension expense (income)	1,442	928	4,399	(3,053)
Corporate and other expenses, net	6,754	5,335	20,482	18,488
Earnings before income taxes	59,809	48,595	159,945	161,094
Aircraft Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	34,453	20,545	88,809	70,485
Space And Defense Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	25,368	21,339	70,742	71,037
Industrial Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 19,484	$ 23,004	$ 57,398	$ 66,715