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. 01, 2023	Jul. 02, 2022	Jul. 01, 2023	Jul. 02, 2022
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 84,508	$ 79,305	$ 255,037	$ 216,949
Deductions from operating profit:
Interest expense	17,256	9,131	45,351	25,376
Equity-based compensation expense	2,356	2,169	8,121	6,747
Non-service pension expense	3,124	1,442	9,338	4,399
Corporate and other expenses, net	11,434	6,754	25,284	20,482
Earnings before income taxes	50,338	59,809	$ 166,943	159,945
Non-service pension expense			Other Nonoperating Income (Expense)
Aircraft Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	37,888	34,453	$ 99,468	88,809
Space And Defense Controls
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	18,585	25,368	66,386	70,742
Industrial Systems
Segment Reporting Information
Operating profit	$ 28,035	$ 19,484	$ 89,183	$ 57,398