Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Subsequent Events (Details)

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Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Apr. 03, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Business acquisition purchase price paid in cash   $ 0 $ 52,276 $ 68,201
Subsequent Event | Custom Control Concepts LLC | Astronics Custom Control Concepts Inc.        
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Business acquisition purchase price paid in cash $ 10,200      
Cash acquired $ 500      
Goodwill and purchased intangible assets deductible for tax purposes period (in years) 15 years