Plain English Meaning

A note on the approach chart telling you not to do the course-reversal turn. You're already lined up well enough, so just continue straight in.

Full Definition

A charted notation indicating that a procedure turn is not authorized when an aircraft arrives over the associated fix or transition route. The pilot must proceed directly inbound on the published course without executing the course reversal that would otherwise be required.

Context Anchor

Seen on instrument approach charts, usually next to a route that leads onto the approach without a procedure turn.

Derivation

Short for '.' The label is placed next to the route or fix on the chart where the restriction applies.