Originally Posted by
Mike Flynn
The grey area appears to be flying an N reg outside the USA on an airmans certificate linked to a UK licence.
This isn't a grey area.
A pilot who holds a VALID UK-issued PPL, and a Part 61.75 FAA-issued licence with current BFR is legal to fly an N-reg aircraft both inside and outside the USA in accordance with any limitations of the underlying UK licence, and those applicable to the FAA certificate.