"Paul Tomblin" wrote in message
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Why would you assume that the navaid is ALWAYS beyond
altitude and distance limitations?


I'm not. I'm assuming if the navaid is within altitude and distance
limitations and the course via that navaid coincides with the FAC the SIAP
would include an NoPT segment from that navaid because it is easy and useful
to do so.



Surely there must be *some* approaches where you
could be coming in at nearly the right course and altitude if you were
cleared directly to the navaid from a nearby intersection or airway?


Find an example and we'll discuss it.