Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures (Net Investment Balance and Income Loss) (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)	Jul. 01, 2023 USD ($)
Other assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net investment balance	$ 2,774	$ 2,774
Other Income (Expense)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss)	44	72
Moog Aircraft Services Asia | Other assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net investment balance	1,202	1,202
Moog Aircraft Services Asia | Other Income (Expense)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss)	10	(67)
NOVI LLC | Other assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net investment balance	325	325
NOVI LLC | Other Income (Expense)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss)	34	34
Suffolk Technologies Fund 1, L.P. | Other assets
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Net investment balance	1,247	1,247
Suffolk Technologies Fund 1, L.P. | Other Income (Expense)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Income (loss)	$ 0	$ 105