Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	Subsequent Event October 22, 2012, Teledyne entered into $200.0 million of term loans that mature in October 2015. The proceeds were applied against the $550.0 million revolving credit facility.

The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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