Originally Posted by Groundhog

Except that the original post that started this thread did not indicate a particular type of operation. For operations other than 121 or 135, as you indicated, there is no requirement to land within the touchdown zone. A small aircraft (not operating under 121 or 135) approaching a long runway could elect to proceed beyond the PDP, break out, and execute a landing safely and legally. It depends on the equipment and the type of operation.

So, no. Not necessarily.