| Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Dec. 29, 2013 | Sep. 29, 2013 | 
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| Raw Materials | $ 6,095 | $ 6,856 | 
| Work in Process | 2,014 | 1,901 | 
| Finished Goods | 184 | 115 | 
| Gross Inventory | 8,293 | 8,872 | 
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| Unliquidated Progress Payments | (62) | |
| Inventory Reserves | (1,231) | (1,231) | 
| Net Inventory | $ 7,062 | $ 7,579 | 
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