Moog (MOG-A) 10-Q 29 Jan 14 2014 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Mar. 29, 2013	Jan. 24, 2014	Jan. 24, 2014
			Class A Common Stock [Member]	Class B Common Stock [Member]
Document Type	'10-Q	'	'	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'	'	'
Document Period End Date	28-Dec-13	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q1	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'MOOG INC.	'	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000067887	'	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--09-27	'	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	'	41,716,888	3,704,819
Entity Public Float	'	$1,854,000,000	'	'

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
CURRENT ASSETS	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$179,569	$157,090
Receivables	777,483	811,376
Inventories	553,585	551,674
Other current assets	129,164	127,235
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS	1,639,801	1,647,375
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation	564,205	562,363
GOODWILL	766,368	766,924
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net	203,063	208,756
OTHER ASSETS	53,336	51,677
TOTAL ASSETS	3,226,773	3,237,095
CURRENT LIABILITIES	'	'
Short-term borrowings	104,155	105,088
Current installments of long-term debt	8,642	3,382
Accounts payable	166,354	181,893
Customer advances	146,671	145,854
Contract loss reserves	38,875	44,228
Other accrued liabilities	227,045	242,785
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES	691,742	723,230
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current installments	'	'
Senior debt	586,063	409,125
Senior subordinated notes	0	191,562
LONG-TERM PENSION AND RETIREMENT OBLIGATIONS	263,607	269,751
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES	104,387	104,377
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES	3,282	3,285
TOTAL LIABILITIES	1,649,081	1,701,330
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	'	'
Common stock	51,280	51,280
Other shareholders' equity	1,526,412	1,484,485
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	1,577,692	1,535,765
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$3,226,773	$3,237,095

Consolidated_Condensed_Balance1

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]	'	'
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, accumulated depreciation	$631,515	$613,648

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme

Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Earnings (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]	'	'
NET SALES	$643,385	$620,803
COST OF SALES	444,076	428,103
GROSS PROFIT	199,309	192,700
Research and development	35,755	32,328
Selling, general and administrative	99,901	105,075
Interest	5,129	8,596
Redemption of senior subordinated notes	8,002	0
Other	3,665	-2,370
EARNINGS BEFORE INCOME TAXES	46,857	49,071
INCOME TAXES	14,760	14,953
NET EARNINGS	$32,097	$34,118
NET EARNINGS PER SHARE	'	'
Basic	$0.71	$0.75
Diluted	$0.70	$0.75
AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING	'	'
Basic	45,384,652	45,353,332
Diluted	46,010,035	45,708,289

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme1

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]	'	'
NET EARNINGS	$32,097	$34,118
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustment	5,934	6,174
Retirement liability adjustment	2,420	4,519
Change in accumulated income (loss) on derivatives	-530	322
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX	7,824	11,015
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$39,921	$45,133

Consolidated_Condensed_Stateme2

Consolidated Condensed Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net earnings	$32,097	$34,118
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:	'	'
Depreciation	19,444	18,119
Amortization	7,950	8,367
Equity-based compensation expense	3,774	3,891
Redemption of senior subordinated notes	8,002	0
Other	5,631	-1,473
Changes in assets and liabilities providing (using) cash, excluding the effects of acquisitions:	'	'
Receivables	36,329	2,180
Inventories	-2,270	-14,298
Accounts payable	-16,042	-5,255
Customer advances	383	5,700
Accrued expenses	-25,964	-27,410
Accrued income taxes	3,081	5,965
Pension assets and liabilities	-3,360	3,099
Other assets and liabilities	-820	-4,794
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES	68,235	28,209
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Acquisitions of businesses, net of acquired cash	0	-1,346
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	-20,019	-21,916
Other investing transactions	-8,577	-36
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES	-28,596	-23,298
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'
Net short term repayments	-600	-12,461
Net proceeds from revolving lines of credit	182,165	11,197
Net proceeds (repayments) on long-term debt, other than senior subordinated notes	36	-3,236
Payments of senior subordinated notes	-191,575	0
Payment of premium on redemption of senior subordinated notes	-6,945	0
Excess tax benefits from equity-based payment arrangements	1,112	104
Other financing transactions	-2,879	862
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES	-18,686	-3,534
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	1,526	1,915
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	22,479	3,292
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	157,090	148,841
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD	179,569	152,133
CASH PAID FOR:	'	'
Interest	9,274	8,473
Income taxes, net of refunds	$10,961	$9,286

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Basis of Presentation [Abstract]	'
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]	'
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of management, all adjustments consisting of normal recurring adjustments considered necessary for the fair presentation of results for the interim period have been included. The results of operations for the three months ended December 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year. The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2013. All references to years in these financial statements are to fiscal years.
	Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation. The consolidated condensed statements of cash flows has been restated to classify previously reported provisions for non-cash losses along with the respective assets and liabilities.

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures

Acquisitions and Divestitures	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Acquisitions [Abstract]	'
Acquisitions and Divestitures	'
	Acquisitions and Divestitures
	In 2013, we completed two business combinations. One of these business combinations was in our Space and Defense Controls segment. We acquired Broad Reach Engineering for $34,550 of cash consideration, issuance of $8,450 of notes payable and contingent consideration with an initial fair value of $3,447. Based in Colorado, Broad Reach Engineering is a leading designer and manufacturer of spaceflight electronics and software for aerospace, scientific, commercial and military missions. The company also provides ground testing, launch and on-orbit operations. We also completed one business combination in our Components segment. We acquired Aspen Motion Technologies, located in Radford, Virginia for $33,911 in cash. Aspen is a designer and manufacturer of high-performance permanent magnet brushless DC motors, integrated digital controls and motorized impellers for motors. Aspen also specializes in custom motor designs for end product integration in a variety of high-performance industrial applications.
	In 2013, we completed one divestiture in our Medical Devices segment. We sold our Buffalo, New York operations of Ethox Medical for $5,000 in cash, plus a $200 note receivable.
	The purchase price allocations for the 2013 acquisitions are substantially complete. Allocations for the 2013 acquisitions are subject to subsequent adjustment as we obtain additional information for our estimates during the respective measurement periods.

Receivables

Receivables	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Receivables [Abstract]	'
Receivables	'
	Receivables
	We securitize certain trade receivables in transactions that are accounted for as secured borrowings (Securitization Program). We maintain a subordinated interest in a portion of the pool of trade receivables that are securitized. The retained interest, which is included in Receivables in the consolidated condensed balance sheets, is recorded at fair value, which approximates the total amount of the designated pool of accounts receivable. Refer to Note 6, Indebtedness, for additional disclosures related to the Securitization Program.

Inventories

Inventories	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories, net of reserves, consist of:
		December 28,		September 28,
		2013		2013
	Raw materials and purchased parts	$	195,271	$	194,249
	Work in progress	292,691		289,124
	Finished goods	65,623		68,301
	Inventories	$	553,585	$	551,674

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets

Goodwill And Intangible Assets	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Intangible Assets	'
	Goodwill and Intangible Assets
	The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows:
		Balance as of September 28, 2013				Adjustment To Prior Year Acquisitions				Foreign Currency Translation				Balance as of December 28, 2013
	Aircraft Controls	$	192,413			$	—			$	1,372			$	193,785
	Space and Defense Controls	163,136				(2,734		)		208				160,610
	Industrial Systems	121,320				—				1,118				122,438
	Components	204,853				—				(710		)		204,143
	Medical Devices	85,202				—				190				85,392
	Goodwill	$	766,924			$	(2,734	)		$	2,178			$	766,368
	Goodwill at September 28, 2013, in our Medical Devices reporting unit, is net of a $38,200 accumulated impairment loss. Certain factors, including industry conditions and the future profitability of our business might have a negative impact on the carrying value of our goodwill and we may incur additional goodwill impairment charges.
	The components of acquired intangible assets are as follows:
				December 28, 2013								September 28, 2013
		Weighted - Average Life (years)		Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization
	Customer-related	10		$	194,640			$	(101,765	)		$	193,744			$	(97,347	)
	Program-related	18		80,964				(20,610		)		79,607				(18,988		)
	Technology-related	9		76,648				(43,339		)		76,558				(42,000		)
	Marketing-related	10		26,939				(12,769		)		33,259				(18,476		)
	Acquired intangible assets	12		$	379,191			$	(178,483	)		$	383,168			$	(176,811	)
	All acquired intangible assets other than goodwill are being amortized. Customer-related intangible assets primarily consist of customer relationships. Program-related intangible assets consist of long-term programs represented by current contracts and probable follow on work. Technology-related intangible assets primarily consist of technology, patents, intellectual property and software. Marketing-related intangible assets primarily consist of trademarks, trade names and non-compete agreements.
	Amortization of acquired intangible assets was $7,563 for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and $7,741 for the three months ended December 29, 2012. Based on acquired intangible assets recorded at December 28, 2013, amortization is expected to be approximately $30,000 in 2014, $25,800 in 2015, $24,200 in 2016, $20,800 in 2017 and $19,000 in 2018.

Indebtedness

Indebtedness	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Indebtedness [Abstract]	'
Indebtedness	'
	Indebtedness
	Short-term borrowings consist of:
		December 28,		September 28,
		2013		2013
	Securitization program	$	99,400	$	100,000
	Lines of credit	4,755		5,088
	Short-term borrowings	$	104,155	$	105,088
	The Securitization Program matures on March 3, 2014 and effectively increases our borrowing capacity by up to $100,000. Under the Securitization Program, we sell certain trade receivables and related rights to an affiliate, which in turn sells an undivided variable percentage ownership interest in the trade receivables to a financial institution, while maintaining a subordinated interest in a portion of the pool of trade receivables. The Securitization Program can be extended by agreement of the parties thereto for successive 364-day terms. Interest for the Securitization Program is based on prevailing market rates for short-term commercial paper plus an applicable margin. A commitment fee is also charged based on a percentage of the unused amounts available and is not material. The agreement governing the Securitization Program contains restrictions and covenants which include limitations on the making of certain restricted payments, creation of certain liens, and certain corporate acts such as mergers, consolidations and sale of substantially all assets.
	In addition to the Securitization Program, we maintain short-term credit facilities with banks throughout the world that are principally demand lines subject to revision by the banks.
	On December 19, 2013, we repurchased our 7¼% senior subordinated notes due on January 15, 2018 at 103.625%, pursuant to an early redemption right. We redeemed the aggregate principal amount of $200,000 using proceeds drawn from our U.S. revolving credit facility. The associated loss on the redemption includes $6,945 of call premium paid to external bondholders and a $1,057 write off of deferred debt issuance costs.
	On January 15, 2013, we repurchased at par our 6¼% senior subordinated notes due on January 15, 2015, pursuant to an early redemption right. We redeemed the aggregate principal amount of $200,000 using proceeds drawn from our U.S. revolving credit facility.

Product_Warranties

Product Warranties	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Product Warranties	'
	Product Warranties
	In the ordinary course of business, we warrant our products against defects in design, materials and workmanship typically over periods ranging from twelve to sixty months. We determine warranty reserves needed by product line based on historical experience and current facts and circumstances. Activity in the warranty accrual is summarized as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Warranty accrual at beginning of period	$	17,429		$	18,859
	Warranties issued during current period	1,787			2,040
	Adjustments to pre-existing warranties	(599		)	(566		)
	Reductions for settling warranties	(1,380		)	(2,321		)
	Foreign currency translation	132			28
	Warranty accrual at end of period	$	17,369		$	18,040

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We principally use derivative financial instruments to manage foreign exchange risk related to foreign operations and foreign currency transactions and interest rate risk associated with long-term debt. We enter into derivative financial instruments with a number of major financial institutions to minimize counterparty credit risk.
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
	Interest rate swaps are used to adjust the proportion of total debt that is subject to variable and fixed interest rates. The interest rate swaps are designated as hedges of the amount of future cash flows related to interest payments on variable-rate debt that, in combination with the interest payments on the debt, convert a portion of the variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt. At December 28, 2013, we had interest rate swaps with notional amounts totaling $120,000. The interest rate swaps effectively convert this amount of variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt at 1.8%, including the applicable margin of 138 basis points as of December 28, 2013. The interest will revert back to variable rates based on LIBOR plus the applicable margin upon the maturity of the interest rate swaps on January 15, 2015 and January 15, 2016.
	We use foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges to effectively fix the exchange rates on future payments and revenue. To mitigate exposure in movements between various currencies, primarily the Philippine peso, we had outstanding foreign currency forwards with notional amounts of $50,541 at December 28, 2013. These contracts mature at various times through December 23, 2015.
	These interest rate swaps and foreign currency forwards are recorded in the consolidated condensed balance sheets at fair value and the related gains or losses are deferred in shareholders’ equity as a component of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI). These deferred gains and losses are reclassified into expense during the periods in which the related payments or receipts affect earnings. However, to the extent the interest rate swaps and foreign currency forwards are not perfectly effective in offsetting the change in the value of the payments and revenue being hedged, the ineffective portion of these contracts is recognized in earnings immediately. Ineffectiveness was not material in the first three months of 2014 or 2013.
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
	We also have foreign currency exposure on balances, primarily intercompany, that are denominated in foreign currencies and are adjusted to current values using period-end exchange rates. The resulting gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of earnings. To minimize foreign currency exposure, we had foreign currency forwards with notional amounts of $224,092 at December 28, 2013. The foreign currency forwards are recorded in the consolidated condensed balance sheets at fair value and resulting gains or losses are recorded in the consolidated condensed statements of earnings. We recorded the following gains or losses on foreign currency forwards which are included in other income or expense and generally offset the gains or losses from the foreign currency adjustments on the intercompany balances that are also included in other income or expense:
			Three Months Ended
			December 28,			December 29,
			2013			2012
	Net gain		$	940		$	922
	Summary of derivatives
	The fair value and classification of derivatives is summarized as follows:
				December 28,			September 28,
				2013			2013
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets		$	87		$	217
	Foreign currency forwards	Other assets		22			100
		Total assets		$	109		$	317
	Foreign currency forwards	Other accrued liabilities		$	1,834		$	1,342
	Foreign currency forwards	Other long-term liabilities		557			636
	Interest rate swaps	Other accrued liabilities		119			85
	Interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities		38			42
		Total liabilities		$	2,548		$	2,105
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets		$	393		$	68
		Total assets		$	393		$	68
	Foreign currency forwards	Other accrued liabilities		$	1,548		$	956
		Total liabilities		$	1,548		$	956

Fair_Value

Fair Value	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value	'
	Fair Value
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Depending on the nature of the asset or liability, various techniques and assumptions can be used to estimate fair value. The definition of the fair value hierarchy is as follows:
	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
	Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities.
	Level 3 – Inputs for which significant valuation assumptions are unobservable in a market and therefore value is based on the best available data, some of which is internally developed and considers risk premiums that a market participant would require.
	Our derivatives are valued using various pricing models or discounted cash flow analyses that incorporate observable market data, such as interest rate yield curves and currency rates, and are classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. Our Level 3 fair value liabilities represent contingent consideration recorded for acquisitions to be paid if various financial targets are met. The amounts recorded were calculated for each payment scenario in each period using an estimate of the probability of the future cash outflows. The varying contingent payments were then discounted to the present value at the weighted average cost of capital. Fair value is assessed on a quarterly basis, or whenever events or circumstances change that indicates an adjustment is required. The assessment includes an evaluation of the performance of the acquired business compared to previous expectations, changes to future projections and the probability of achieving the earn out targets.
	The following table presents the fair values and classification of our financial assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis as of December 28, 2013:
		Classification	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets	$	—		$	480	$	—	$	480
	Foreign currency forwards	Other assets	—			22		—		22
		Total assets	$	—		$	502	$	—	$	502
	Foreign currency forwards	Other accrued liabilities	$	—		$	3,382	$	—	$	3,382
	Foreign currency forwards	Other long-term liabilities	—			557		—		557
	Interest rate swaps	Other accrued liabilities	—			119		—		119
	Interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities	—			38		—		38
	Acquisition contingent consideration	Other accrued liabilities	—			—		2,417		2,417
	Acquisition contingent consideration	Other long-term liabilities	—			—		2,263		2,263
		Total liabilities	$	—		$	4,096	$	4,680	$	8,776
	The changes in financial liabilities classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	4,007		$	6,422
	Increase in discounted future cash flows recorded as interest expense	97			97
	Increase (decrease) in earn out provisions recorded as other expense (income)	576			(2,033		)
	Balance at end of period	$	4,680		$	4,486

Employee_Benefit_Plans

Employee Benefit Plans	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'
Employee Benefit Plans	'
	Employee Benefit Plans
	Net periodic benefit costs for U.S. pension plans consist of:
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Service cost	$	5,393		$	6,714
	Interest cost	8,339			7,205
	Expected return on plan assets	(10,844		)	(10,335		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	37			2
	Amortization of actuarial loss	4,086			6,901
	Pension expense for defined benefit plans	7,011			10,487
	Pension expense for defined contribution plans	3,039			2,393
	Total pension expense for U.S. plans	$	10,050		$	12,880
	Net periodic benefit costs for non-U.S. pension plans consist of:
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Service cost	$	1,362		$	1,248
	Interest cost	1,509			1,455
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,143		)	(959		)
	Amortization of prior service credit	(15		)	(14		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	350			407
	Pension expense for defined benefit plans	2,063			2,137
	Pension expense for defined contribution plans	1,424			1,350
	Total pension expense for non-U.S. plans	$	3,487		$	3,487
	Net periodic benefit costs for the post-retirement health care benefit plan consists of:
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Service cost	$	56		$	73
	Interest cost	156			137
	Amortization of transition obligation	—			90
	Amortization of actuarial gain	(65		)	—
	Total periodic post-retirement benefit cost	$	147		$	300
	Actual contributions for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and anticipated additional 2014 contributions to our defined benefit pension plans are as follows:
		U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans			Total
	Actual	$	10,841		$	1,595		$	12,436
	Anticipated	33,159			5,981			39,140
		$	44,000		$	7,576		$	51,576

Restructuring

Restructuring	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	Restructuring
	Restructuring expense is principally related to severance. Restructuring activity for the three months ended December 28, 2013 is as follows:
	Restructuring accrual at beginning of period	$	7,129
	Cash payments	(3,434		)
	Foreign currency translation	37
	Restructuring accrual at end of period	$	3,732
	Obligations related to these costs are expected to be principally paid by the end of 2014.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The effective tax rates for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and December 29, 2012 of 31.5% and 30.5%, respectively, are lower than would be expected by applying the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to earnings before income taxes partly as a result of a significant portion of our earnings that come from foreign operations with lower tax rates.

Shareholders_Equity

Shareholders' Equity	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Shareholders' Equity	'
	Shareholders’ Equity
	The changes in shareholders’ equity for the three months ended December 28, 2013 are summarized as follows:
						Number of Shares
		Amount				Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock
	COMMON STOCK
	Beginning of period	$	51,280			43,613,060			7,666,653
	Conversion of Class B to Class A	—				3,859			(3,859	)
	End of Period	51,280				43,616,919			7,662,794
	ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
	Beginning of period	447,478
	Equity-based compensation expense	3,774
	Issuance of treasury shares at more than cost	874
	Adjustment to market - SECT, and other	7,970
	End of period	460,096
	RETAINED EARNINGS
	Beginning of period	1,289,713
	Net earnings	32,097
	End of period	1,321,810
	TREASURY STOCK
	Beginning of period	(83,003		)		(2,004,262	)		(3,305,971	)
	Issuance of treasury shares	657				133,368			—
	Purchase of treasury shares	(2,617		)		(40,621	)		(1,200	)
	End of period	(84,963		)		(1,911,515	)		(3,307,171	)
	STOCK EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION TRUST (SECT)
	Beginning of period	(35,545		)					(610,223	)
	Purchase of shares	(1,793		)					(27,723	)
	Adjustment to market - SECT	(6,859		)					—
	End of period	(44,197		)		—			(637,946	)
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	Beginning of period	(134,158		)
	Other comprehensive income	7,824
	End of period	(126,334		)
	TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,577,692			41,705,404			3,717,677
	The changes in AOCI, net of tax, by component for the three months ended December 28, 2013 are as follows:
		Accumulated foreign currency translation				Accumulated retirement liability				Accumulated (loss) on derivatives			Total
	AOCI at beginning of period	$	40,572			$	(173,695	)		$	(1,035	)	$	(134,158	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	5,934				—				(612		)	5,322
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—				2,420				82			2,502
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	5,934				2,420				(530		)	7,824
	AOCI at end of period	$	46,506			$	(171,275	)		$	(1,565	)	$	(126,334	)
	The amounts reclassified from AOCI into earnings are as follows:
				Three Months Ended
		Statement of earnings classification		December 28,				December 29,
				2013				2012
	Derivatives:
	Foreign currency forwards	Sales		$	(192	)		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards	Cost of sales		371				(222		)
	Interest rate swaps	Interest		69				—
	Reclassification from AOCI into earnings			248				(222		)
	Tax effect			(166		)		102
	Net reclassification from AOCI into earnings - expense (income)			$	82			$	(120	)
	Retirement liability:
	Prior service credit			$	(327	)		$	(150	)
	Transition obligation			—				91
	Actuarial losses			4,298				7,331
	Reclassification from AOCI into earnings			3,971				7,272
	Tax effect			(1,551		)		(2,753		)
	Net reclassification from AOCI into earnings - expense (income)			$	2,420			$	4,519
	The amounts deferred in AOCI are as follows:
				Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives - effective portion
				Three Months Ended
		Statement of earnings classification		December 28,				December 29,
				2013				2012
Foreign currency forwards	Sales		$	3			$	—
Foreign currency forwards	Cost of sales		(891		)		678
Interest rate swaps	Interest		(98		)		—
Net gain (loss)			(986		)		678
Tax effect			374				(236		)
Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives			$	(612	)		$	442

Stock_Employee_Compensation_Tr

Stock Employee Compensation Trust	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Share-based Compensation [Abstract]	'
Stock Employee Compensation Trust	'
	Stock Employee Compensation Trust
	The Stock Employee Compensation Trust (SECT) assists in administering and provides funding for equity-based compensation plans and benefit programs, including the Moog Inc. Retirement Savings Plan. The shares in the SECT are not considered outstanding for purposes of calculating earnings per share. However, in accordance with the trust agreement governing the SECT, the SECT trustee votes all shares held by the SECT on all matters submitted to shareholders.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings per Share
	Basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding are as follows:
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,	December 29,
		2013	2012
	Weighted-average shares outstanding - Basic	45,384,652	45,353,332
	Dilutive effect of equity-based awards	625,383	354,957
	Weighted-average shares outstanding - Diluted	46,010,035	45,708,289

Segment_Information

Segment Information	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]	'
Segment Information	'
	Segment Information
	Below are sales and operating profit by segment for the three months ended December 28, 2013 and
	December 29, 2012 and a reconciliation of segment operating profit to earnings before income taxes. Operating profit is net sales less cost of sales and other operating expenses, excluding interest expense, equity-based compensation expense and other corporate expenses. Cost of sales and other operating expenses are directly identifiable to the respective segment or allocated on the basis of sales, number of employees or profit.
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Net sales:
	Aircraft Controls	$	265,416		$	252,281
	Space and Defense Controls	99,450			86,465
	Industrial Systems	144,079			147,976
	Components	102,685			99,275
	Medical Devices	31,755			34,806
	Net sales	$	643,385		$	620,803
	Operating profit and margins:
	Aircraft Controls	$	31,771		$	31,075
		12		%	12.3		%
	Space and Defense Controls	7,853			8,228
		7.9		%	9.5		%
	Industrial Systems	12,286			9,047
		8.5		%	6.1		%
	Components	16,189			18,846
		15.8		%	19		%
	Medical Devices	3,628			1,602
		11.4		%	4.6		%
	Total operating profit	71,727			68,798
		11.1		%	11.1		%
	Deductions from operating profit:
	Interest expense	5,129			8,596
	Equity-based compensation expense	3,774			3,891
	Redemption of senior subordinated notes	8,002			—
	Corporate expenses and other	7,965			7,240
	Earnings before income taxes	$	46,857		$	49,071

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-02, "Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income." The amendments require companies to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income by component. The amendments also require the presentation of the significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated comprehensive income by line items of net income, if the amount is required to be reclassified in its entirety in the same reporting period, either on the face of the financial statements or in the related footnotes. For other amounts that are not required to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, a company is required to cross-reference to other disclosures that provide additional detail about those amounts. The amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2012 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We adopted this amendment in the first quarter of 2014. Other than modifying our disclosures, the adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial statements.

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Inventory, net of reserves	'
		December 28,		September 28,
		2013		2013
	Raw materials and purchased parts	$	195,271	$	194,249
	Work in progress	292,691		289,124
	Finished goods	65,623		68,301
	Inventories	$	553,585	$	551,674

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets1

Goodwill And Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in Carry Amount of Goodwill	'
		Balance as of September 28, 2013				Adjustment To Prior Year Acquisitions				Foreign Currency Translation				Balance as of December 28, 2013
	Aircraft Controls	$	192,413			$	—			$	1,372			$	193,785
	Space and Defense Controls	163,136				(2,734		)		208				160,610
	Industrial Systems	121,320				—				1,118				122,438
	Components	204,853				—				(710		)		204,143
	Medical Devices	85,202				—				190				85,392
	Goodwill	$	766,924			$	(2,734	)		$	2,178			$	766,368
Components of Acquired Intangible Assets	'
				December 28, 2013								September 28, 2013
		Weighted - Average Life (years)		Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization
	Customer-related	10		$	194,640			$	(101,765	)		$	193,744			$	(97,347	)
	Program-related	18		80,964				(20,610		)		79,607				(18,988		)
	Technology-related	9		76,648				(43,339		)		76,558				(42,000		)
	Marketing-related	10		26,939				(12,769		)		33,259				(18,476		)
	Acquired intangible assets	12		$	379,191			$	(178,483	)		$	383,168			$	(176,811	)

Indebtedness_Tables

Indebtedness (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Indebtedness [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Short-term borrowings	'
		December 28,		September 28,
		2013		2013
	Securitization program	$	99,400	$	100,000
	Lines of credit	4,755		5,088
	Short-term borrowings	$	104,155	$	105,088

Product_Warranties_Tables

Product Warranties (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Summary of Activity in Warranty Accrual	'
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Warranty accrual at beginning of period	$	17,429		$	18,859
	Warranties issued during current period	1,787			2,040
	Adjustments to pre-existing warranties	(599		)	(566		)
	Reductions for settling warranties	(1,380		)	(2,321		)
	Foreign currency translation	132			28
	Warranty accrual at end of period	$	17,369		$	18,040

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'
Gains And Losses On Foreign Currency Forwards Included In Other Income Or Expense	'
			Three Months Ended
			December 28,			December 29,
			2013			2012
	Net gain		$	940		$	922
Fair Value And Classification Of Derivatives On The Consolidated Balance Sheets	'
				December 28,			September 28,
				2013			2013
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets		$	87		$	217
	Foreign currency forwards	Other assets		22			100
		Total assets		$	109		$	317
	Foreign currency forwards	Other accrued liabilities		$	1,834		$	1,342
	Foreign currency forwards	Other long-term liabilities		557			636
	Interest rate swaps	Other accrued liabilities		119			85
	Interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities		38			42
		Total liabilities		$	2,548		$	2,105
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets		$	393		$	68
		Total assets		$	393		$	68
	Foreign currency forwards	Other accrued liabilities		$	1,548		$	956
		Total liabilities		$	1,548		$	956

Fair_Value_Tables

Fair Value (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Values And Classification Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis	'
		Classification	Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total
	Foreign currency forwards	Other current assets	$	—		$	480	$	—	$	480
	Foreign currency forwards	Other assets	—			22		—		22
		Total assets	$	—		$	502	$	—	$	502
	Foreign currency forwards	Other accrued liabilities	$	—		$	3,382	$	—	$	3,382
	Foreign currency forwards	Other long-term liabilities	—			557		—		557
	Interest rate swaps	Other accrued liabilities	—			119		—		119
	Interest rate swaps	Other long-term liabilities	—			38		—		38
	Acquisition contingent consideration	Other accrued liabilities	—			—		2,417		2,417
	Acquisition contingent consideration	Other long-term liabilities	—			—		2,263		2,263
		Total liabilities	$	—		$	4,096	$	4,680	$	8,776
Financial Liabilities Classified As Level 3 Within The Fair Value Hierarchy	'
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Balance at beginning of period	$	4,007		$	6,422
	Increase in discounted future cash flows recorded as interest expense	97			97
	Increase (decrease) in earn out provisions recorded as other expense (income)	576			(2,033		)
	Balance at end of period	$	4,680		$	4,486

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Tables

Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]	'
Net Periodic Benefit Costs	'
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Service cost	$	5,393		$	6,714
	Interest cost	8,339			7,205
	Expected return on plan assets	(10,844		)	(10,335		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	37			2
	Amortization of actuarial loss	4,086			6,901
	Pension expense for defined benefit plans	7,011			10,487
	Pension expense for defined contribution plans	3,039			2,393
	Total pension expense for U.S. plans	$	10,050		$	12,880
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Service cost	$	1,362		$	1,248
	Interest cost	1,509			1,455
	Expected return on plan assets	(1,143		)	(959		)
	Amortization of prior service credit	(15		)	(14		)
	Amortization of actuarial loss	350			407
	Pension expense for defined benefit plans	2,063			2,137
	Pension expense for defined contribution plans	1,424			1,350
	Total pension expense for non-U.S. plans	$	3,487		$	3,487
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Service cost	$	56		$	73
	Interest cost	156			137
	Amortization of transition obligation	—			90
	Amortization of actuarial gain	(65		)	—
	Total periodic post-retirement benefit cost	$	147		$	300
Actual And Anticipated Additional Contributions To Defined Benefit Pension Plan	'
		U.S. Plans			Non-U.S. Plans			Total
	Actual	$	10,841		$	1,595		$	12,436
	Anticipated	33,159			5,981			39,140
		$	44,000		$	7,576		$	51,576

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Restructuring [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve Activity	'
	Restructuring accrual at beginning of period	$	7,129
	Cash payments	(3,434		)
	Foreign currency translation	37
	Restructuring accrual at end of period	$	3,732

Shareholders_Equity_Tables

Shareholders' Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'
Changes in Shareholders' Equity	'
						Number of Shares
		Amount				Class A Common Stock			Class B Common Stock
	COMMON STOCK
	Beginning of period	$	51,280			43,613,060			7,666,653
	Conversion of Class B to Class A	—				3,859			(3,859	)
	End of Period	51,280				43,616,919			7,662,794
	ADDITIONAL PAID-IN CAPITAL
	Beginning of period	447,478
	Equity-based compensation expense	3,774
	Issuance of treasury shares at more than cost	874
	Adjustment to market - SECT, and other	7,970
	End of period	460,096
	RETAINED EARNINGS
	Beginning of period	1,289,713
	Net earnings	32,097
	End of period	1,321,810
	TREASURY STOCK
	Beginning of period	(83,003		)		(2,004,262	)		(3,305,971	)
	Issuance of treasury shares	657				133,368			—
	Purchase of treasury shares	(2,617		)		(40,621	)		(1,200	)
	End of period	(84,963		)		(1,911,515	)		(3,307,171	)
	STOCK EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION TRUST (SECT)
	Beginning of period	(35,545		)					(610,223	)
	Purchase of shares	(1,793		)					(27,723	)
	Adjustment to market - SECT	(6,859		)					—
	End of period	(44,197		)		—			(637,946	)
	ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
	Beginning of period	(134,158		)
	Other comprehensive income	7,824
	End of period	(126,334		)
	TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY	$	1,577,692			41,705,404			3,717,677
Components of AOCI	'
		Accumulated foreign currency translation				Accumulated retirement liability				Accumulated (loss) on derivatives			Total
	AOCI at beginning of period	$	40,572			$	(173,695	)		$	(1,035	)	$	(134,158	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	5,934				—				(612		)	5,322
	Amounts reclassified from AOCI	—				2,420				82			2,502
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	5,934				2,420				(530		)	7,824
	AOCI at end of period	$	46,506			$	(171,275	)		$	(1,565	)	$	(126,334	)
Reclassification from AOCI	'
				Three Months Ended
		Statement of earnings classification		December 28,				December 29,
				2013				2012
	Derivatives:
	Foreign currency forwards	Sales		$	(192	)		$	—
	Foreign currency forwards	Cost of sales		371				(222		)
	Interest rate swaps	Interest		69				—
	Reclassification from AOCI into earnings			248				(222		)
	Tax effect			(166		)		102
	Net reclassification from AOCI into earnings - expense (income)			$	82			$	(120	)
	Retirement liability:
	Prior service credit			$	(327	)		$	(150	)
	Transition obligation			—				91
	Actuarial losses			4,298				7,331
	Reclassification from AOCI into earnings			3,971				7,272
	Tax effect			(1,551		)		(2,753		)
	Net reclassification from AOCI into earnings - expense (income)			$	2,420			$	4,519
Activity and Classification of Derivative Deferral in AOCI	'
				Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives - effective portion
				Three Months Ended
		Statement of earnings classification		December 28,				December 29,
				2013				2012
	Foreign currency forwards	Sales		$	3			$	—
	Foreign currency forwards	Cost of sales		(891		)		678
	Interest rate swaps	Interest		(98		)		—
	Net gain (loss)			(986		)		678
	Tax effect			374				(236		)
	Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives			$	(612	)		$	442

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Basic And Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding	'
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,	December 29,
		2013	2012
	Weighted-average shares outstanding - Basic	45,384,652	45,353,332
	Dilutive effect of equity-based awards	625,383	354,957
	Weighted-average shares outstanding - Diluted	46,010,035	45,708,289

Segment_Information_Tables

Segment Information (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013
Segment Reporting, Disclosure of Entity's Reportable Segments [Abstract]	'
Sales And Operating Profit By Segment And Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Earnings Before Income Taxes	'
		Three Months Ended
		December 28,			December 29,
		2013			2012
	Net sales:
	Aircraft Controls	$	265,416		$	252,281
	Space and Defense Controls	99,450			86,465
	Industrial Systems	144,079			147,976
	Components	102,685			99,275
	Medical Devices	31,755			34,806
	Net sales	$	643,385		$	620,803
	Operating profit and margins:
	Aircraft Controls	$	31,771		$	31,075
		12		%	12.3		%
	Space and Defense Controls	7,853			8,228
		7.9		%	9.5		%
	Industrial Systems	12,286			9,047
		8.5		%	6.1		%
	Components	16,189			18,846
		15.8		%	19		%
	Medical Devices	3,628			1,602
		11.4		%	4.6		%
	Total operating profit	71,727			68,798
		11.1		%	11.1		%
	Deductions from operating profit:
	Interest expense	5,129			8,596
	Equity-based compensation expense	3,774			3,891
	Redemption of senior subordinated notes	8,002			—
	Corporate expenses and other	7,965			7,240
	Earnings before income taxes	$	46,857		$	49,071

Acquisitions_and_Divestitures_

Acquisitions and Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 28, 2013
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Number of Acquisitions Completed	2
Ethox Medical [Domain] [Member]	'
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses	5,000
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received	200
Medical Devices [Member]	'
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Business divestiture number of Entities Divested	1
Aspen [Member]	'
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	33,911
Space And Defense Segment [Member]	'
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Number of Acquisitions Completed	1
Broad Reach [Member] [Member]	'
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Business Acquisition Issuance Of Unsecured Notes	8,450
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	34,550
Business Acquisition, Preacquisition Contingency, Amount of Settlement	3,447
Components Segment [Member]	'
Business Acquisitions and Divestitures [Line Items]	'
Number of Acquisitions Completed	1

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials and purchased parts	$195,271	$194,249
Work in progress	292,691	289,124
Finished goods	65,623	68,301
Inventories	$553,585	$551,674

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets2

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'	'	$38,200
Amortization of acquired intangible assets	7,563	7,741	'
Future amortization expenses, 2014	30,000	'	'
Future amortization expenses, 2015	25,800	'	'
Future amortization expenses, 2016	24,200	'	'
Future amortization expenses, 2017	20,800	'	'
Future amortization expenses, 2018	$19,000	'	'

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets3

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Beginning balance	$766,924
Adjustment to Prior Year Acquisitions	-2,734
Foreign Currency Translation	2,178
Ending balance	766,368
Aircraft Controls [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Beginning balance	192,413
Adjustment to Prior Year Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation	1,372
Ending balance	193,785
Space And Defense Controls [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Beginning balance	163,136
Adjustment to Prior Year Acquisitions	-2,734
Foreign Currency Translation	208
Ending balance	160,610
Industrial Systems [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Beginning balance	121,320
Adjustment to Prior Year Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation	1,118
Ending balance	122,438
Components [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Beginning balance	204,853
Adjustment to Prior Year Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation	-710
Ending balance	204,143
Medical Devices [Member]	'
Goodwill [Line Items]	'
Beginning balance	85,202
Adjustment to Prior Year Acquisitions	0
Foreign Currency Translation	190
Ending balance	$85,392

Goodwill_And_Intangible_Assets4

Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Components Of Acquired Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Customer-Related [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Life (years)	'10 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	$194,640	$193,744
Accumulated Amortization	-101,765	-97,347
Program-Related [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Life (years)	'18 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	80,964	79,607
Accumulated Amortization	-20,610	-18,988
Technology-Related [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Life (years)	'9 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	76,648	76,558
Accumulated Amortization	-43,339	-42,000
Marketing-Related [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Life (years)	'10 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	26,939	33,259
Accumulated Amortization	-12,769	-18,476
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Weighted-Average Life (years)	'12 years	'
Gross Carrying Amount	379,191	383,168
Accumulated Amortization	($178,483)	($176,811)

Indebtedness_Narrative_Details

Indebtedness (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
			Seven One Over Four Percent Senior Subordinated Notes Member	Six One Over Four Percent Senior Subordinated Notes Member	Six One Over Four Percent Senior Subordinated Notes Member	Securitization program [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	'	'	7.25%	'	6.25%	'
Credit facility mature date	'	'	'	'	'	3-Mar-14
Maximum credit facility amount that can borrow	'	'	'	'	'	$100,000
Line of Credit Facility, Renewal Option	'	'	'	'	'	364
Senior subordinated notes, call date	'	'	19-Dec-13	15-Jan-13	'	'
Debt Instrument, Maturity Date	'	'	15-Jan-18	15-Jan-15	'	'
Debt Instrument, Redemption Price, Percentage	'	'	103.63%	'	'	'
Early Repayment of Subordinated Debt	'	'	200,000	200,000	'	'
Payments of Premiums on Redemption of Senior Subordinated Notes	6,945	0	'	'	'	'
Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost	$1,057	'	'	'	'	'

Indebtedness_Schedule_of_Short

Indebtedness (Schedule of Short-term borrowings) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Indebtedness [Abstract]	'	'
Securitization program	$99,400	$100,000
Lines of credit	4,755	5,088
Short-term borrowings	$104,155	$105,088

Product_Warranties_Summary_Of_

Product Warranties (Summary Of Activity In Warranty Accrual) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
				Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Movement in Standard Product Warranty Accrual [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'
Warranty accrual at beginning of period	'	$18,859	$17,429	'	'
Warranties issued during current period	1,787	2,040	'	'	'
Adjustments to pre-existing warranties	-599	-566	'	'	'
Reductions for settling warranties	-1,380	-2,321	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation	132	28	'	'	'
Warranty accrual at end of period	$17,369	$18,040	$17,429	'	'
Product warranty period, in months	'	'	'	12	60

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013
		Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
			Minimum [Member]	Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Maturity of Foreign Currency Forwards	'	'	'	'	'December 23, 2015	'
Notional Amount, Derivative	'	$120,000	'	'	$50,541	$224,092
Conversion Rate Of Interest Rate Swaps From Variable to Fixed	'	1.80%	'	'	'	'
Basis Spread on Variable Rate	'	13800.00%	'	'	'	'
Maturity of Interest Rate Swaps	'	'	15-Jan-15	15-Jan-16	'	'
Cash Flow Hedge Ineffectiveness is Immaterial	'not	'	'	'	'	'

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Gains And Losses On Foreign Currency Forwards Included In Other Income Or Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]	'	'
Net gain	$940	$922

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value And Classification Of Derivatives On The Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets as hedging instruments, fair value	$109	$317
Derivative liabilities as hedging instruments, fair value	2,548	2,105
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets as hedging instruments, fair value	87	217
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets as hedging instruments, fair value	22	100
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liabilities as hedging instruments, fair value	1,834	1,342
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liabilities as hedging instruments, fair value	119	85
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liabilities as hedging instruments, fair value	557	636
Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liabilities as hedging instruments, fair value	38	42
Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets as hedging instruments, fair value	393	68
Derivative liabilities as hedging instruments, fair value	1,548	956
Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative assets as hedging instruments, fair value	393	68
Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative liabilities as hedging instruments, fair value	$1,548	$956

Fair_Value_Fair_Values_And_Cla

Fair Value (Fair Values And Classification Of Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured On A Recurring Basis) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 28, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	$480
Other Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	22
Assets, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value assets	502
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	3,382
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	119
Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	2,417
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	557
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	38
Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	2,263
Liabilities, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value liabilities	8,776
Level 1 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	0
Level 1 [Member] | Assets, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value assets	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	0
Level 1 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	0
Level 1 [Member] | Liabilities, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value liabilities	0
Level 2 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	480
Level 2 [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	22
Level 2 [Member] | Assets, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value assets	502
Level 2 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	3,382
Level 2 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	119
Level 2 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	0
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	557
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	38
Level 2 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	0
Level 2 [Member] | Liabilities, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value liabilities	4,096
Level 3 [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Assets [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value assets	0
Level 3 [Member] | Assets, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value assets	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Accrued Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	2,417
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Foreign currency forwards, fair value liabilities	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Interest rate swap, fair value liabilities	0
Level 3 [Member] | Other Long-Term Liabilities [Member] | Acquisition Contingent Consideration [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Acquisition contingent consideration, fair value liabilities	2,263
Level 3 [Member] | Liabilities, Total [Member]	'
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'
Total fair value liabilities	$4,680

Fair_Value_Financial_Liabiliti

Fair Value (Financial Liabilities Classified As Level 3 Within The Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'	'	'
Balance at beginning of period	'	$6,422	$4,007
Increase in discounted future cash flows recorded as interest expense	97	97	'
Increase (decrease) in earn out provisions recorded as other expense (income)	576	-2,033	'
Balance at end of period	$4,680	$4,486	$4,007

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Net_Per

Employee Benefit Plans (Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	$5,393	$6,714
Interest cost	8,339	7,205
Expected return on plan assets	-10,844	-10,335
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	37	2
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	4,086	6,901
Pension expense for defined benefit plans	7,011	10,487
Pension expense for defined contribution plans	3,039	2,393
Total pension expense	10,050	12,880
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	1,362	1,248
Interest cost	1,509	1,455
Expected return on plan assets	-1,143	-959
Amortization of prior service cost (credit)	-15	-14
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	350	407
Pension expense for defined benefit plans	2,063	2,137
Pension expense for defined contribution plans	1,424	1,350
Total pension expense	3,487	3,487
Post-Retirement Health Care Benefit Plan [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Service cost	56	73
Interest cost	156	137
Amortization of transition obligation	0	90
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss	-65	0
Total periodic post-retirement benefit cost	$147	$300

Employee_Benefit_Plans_Actual_

Employee Benefit Plans (Actual And Anticipated Additional Contributions To Defined Benefit Pension Plan) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013
Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Actual	$12,436
Anticipated	39,140
Total contributions	51,576
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Actual	10,841
Anticipated	33,159
Total contributions	44,000
Non-U.S. Pension Plans [Member]	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'
Actual	1,595
Anticipated	5,981
Total contributions	$7,576

Restructuring_Schedule_of_Rest

Restructuring (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve Activity) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Sep. 28, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'
Restructuring accrual at beginning of period	'	$7,129
Cash payments	-3,434	'
Foreign currency translation	37	'
Restructuring accrual at end of period	$3,732	$7,129

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Effective income tax rate	31.50%	30.50%

Shareholders_Equity_Changes_in

Shareholders' Equity (Changes in Shareholders' Equity) (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 29, 2012

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Sep. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Dec. 28, 2013

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class B Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Common Stock [Member]

Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]

Retained Earnings [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Treasury Stock [Member]

Stock Employee Compensation Trust (Sect) [Member]

Stock Employee Compensation Trust (Sect) [Member]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]

Class A Common Stock [Member]

Class B Common Stock [Member]

Class B Common Stock [Member]

Shareholders' Equity [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Beginning of period

'

$1,535,765

'

'

'

$51,280

$51,280

$447,478

$1,289,713

($83,003)

'

'

($35,545)

'

($134,158)

Beginning of period, Shares

'

'

'

43,613,060

7,666,653

'

'

'

'

'

-2,004,262

-3,305,971

'

-610,223

'

Conversion of Class B to Class A, Shares

'

'

'

3,859

-3,859

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Equity-based compensation expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,774

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of treasury shares at more than cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

874

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Adjustment To Marker Sect And Other

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,970

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net earnings

32,097

32,097

34,118

'

'

'

'

'

32,097

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of treasury shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

657

'

'

'

'

'

Purchase of treasury shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-2,617

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of treasury shares, Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

133,368

0

'

'

'

Purchase of treasury shares, Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-40,621

-1,200

'

'

'

Purchase of stock held by Stock Employee Compensation Trust

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,793

'

'

Adjustment to market - SECT

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,859

'

'

Purchase of stock held by Stock Employee Compensation Trust, Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-27,723

'

End of Period, Shares

'

'

'

43,616,919

7,662,794

'

'

'

'

'

-1,911,515

-3,307,171

'

-637,946

'

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax

7,824

7,824

11,015

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,824

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, Shares

'

'

'

41,705,404

3,717,677

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

End of period

$1,577,692

$1,577,692

'

'

'

$51,280

$51,280

$460,096

$1,321,810

($84,963)

'

'

($44,197)

'

($126,334)

Shareholders_Equity_Changes_in1

Shareholders' Equity (Changes in AOCI by Component) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Sep. 28, 2013
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Accumulated foreign currency translation	$46,506	$46,506	'	$40,572
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications - Foreign currency translation	'	5,934	'	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI - Foreign currency translation	'	0	'	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) - Foreign currency translation	'	5,934	'	'
Accumulated retirement liability	-171,275	-171,275	'	-173,695
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications - Retirement liability	'	0	'	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI - Retirement liability	2,420	2,420	4,519	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) retirement liability	2,420	-2,420	4,519	'
Accumulated loss on derivatives	-1,565	-1,565	'	-1,035
Other comprehensive income(loss) before reclassification - Derivatives	'	-612	442	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI - Derivatives	82	82	-120	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) - Derivatives	-530	-530	322	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-126,334	-126,334	'	-134,158
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications - Total	'	5,322	'	'
Amounts reclassified from AOCI - Total	'	2,502	'	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss) - Total	$7,824	$7,824	$11,015	'

Shareholders_Equity_Reclassifi

Shareholders' Equity (Reclassification from AOCI) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Reclassification from AOCI into earnings	$248	'	($222)
Tax effect	-166	'	102
Net reclassification from AOCI into earnings	82	82	-120
Prior service credit	-327	'	-150
Transition obligation	'	0	91
Actuarial losses	4,298	'	7,331
Reclassification from AOCI into earnings	3,971	'	7,272
Tax effect	-1,551	'	-2,753
Net reclassification from AOCI into earnings	2,420	2,420	4,519
Foreign Currency Forwards [Member] | Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	-192	'	0
Foreign Currency Forwards [Member] | Cost Of Sales [Member]	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	371	'	-222
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest [Member]	'	'	'
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net	$69	'	$0

Shareholders_Equity_Shareholde

Shareholders' Equity Shareholders' Equity (Activity and Classification of Derivative Deferral in AOCI) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Net gain (loss)	($986)	$678
Tax effect	374	-236
Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives	-612	442
Sales [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives (effective portion)	3	0
Cost Of Sales [Member] | Foreign Currency Forwards [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives (effective portion)	-891	678
Interest [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'
Net deferral in AOCI of derivatives (effective portion)	($98)	$0

Earnings_Per_Share_Basic_And_D

Earnings Per Share (Basic And Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'	'
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	45,384,652	45,353,332
Dilutive effect of equity-based awards	625,383	354,957
Weighted Average Number Shares Outstanding, Diluted	46,010,035	45,708,289

Segment_Information_Sales_And_

Segment Information (Sales And Operating Profit By Segment And Reconciliation Of Segment Operating Profit To Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 28, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Revenue, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	$643,385	'	$620,803
Gross Profit [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total operating profit	71,727	'	68,798
Operating profit margins	11.10%	'	11.10%
Deductions from operating profit [Abstract]	'	'	'
Interest expense	5,129	'	8,596
Equity-based compensation expense	3,774	3,774	3,891
Redemption of senior subordinated notes	8,002	8,002	0
Corporate expenses and other	7,965	'	7,240
Earnings before income taxes	46,857	'	49,071
Aircraft Controls [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	265,416	'	252,281
Gross Profit [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total operating profit	31,771	'	31,075
Operating profit margins	12.00%	'	12.30%
Space And Defense Controls [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	99,450	'	86,465
Gross Profit [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total operating profit	7,853	'	8,228
Operating profit margins	7.90%	'	9.50%
Industrial Systems [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	144,079	'	147,976
Gross Profit [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total operating profit	12,286	'	9,047
Operating profit margins	8.50%	'	6.10%
Components [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	102,685	'	99,275
Gross Profit [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total operating profit	16,189	'	18,846
Operating profit margins	15.80%	'	19.00%
Medical Devices [Member]	'	'	'
Revenue, Net [Abstract]	'	'	'
Net sales	31,755	'	34,806
Gross Profit [Abstract]	'	'	'
Total operating profit	$3,628	'	$1,602
Operating profit margins	11.40%	'	4.60%