Exhibit 11

ESTERLINE TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

Computation of Earnings Per Common Share - Basic
	1999	1998	1997	1996	1995
Net Earnings	$29,862	$30,084	$25,321	$21,354	$17,381
Weighted-Average Number of   Common Shares Outstanding	17,337	17,290	17,124	15,842	13,292
Earnings Per Common   Share - Basic	$    1.72	$    1.74	$    1.48	$    1.35	$    1.32

Computation of Earnings Per Share - Diluted
	1999	1998	1997	1996	1995
Net Earnings	$29,862	$30,084	$25,321	$21,354	$17,381
Weighted-Average Number of   Common Shares Outstanding	17,337	17,290	17,124	15,842	13,136
Net Shares Assumed to   be Issued for Stock Options	321	428	484	492	604
Total Common Shares - Diluted	17,658	17,718	17,608	16,334	13,740
Earnings Per Common   Share - Diluted	$    1.69	$    1.70	$    1.44	$    1.31	$    1.26
Earnings Per Common   Share - Basic	$    1.72	$    1.74	$    1.48	$    1.35	$    1.32
Dilutive Effect Per Common   Share	$      .03	$      .04	$      .04	$      .04	$      .06