Originally Posted by
rudestuff
Wrong. You could fly any SEP under 12,500lbs on your 61.75. A type rating on a foreign licence is not considered a limitation by the FAA, it's considered a privilege. (A privilege they automatically give).
The only way they would stop you flying a PA-28 is if your Australian licence specifically stated "PA-28 prohibited"
From FSIMS, the guidance a FAA Inspector would use -
“
Some foreign CAAs (e.g., New Zealand and Australia) issue PPLs that limit the pilot to a specific make and model of aircraft or limit the pilot from carrying any passengers. Those persons must also comply with the make and model aircraft and passenger carrying restriction of their foreign pilot licenses when exercising the privileges of a § 61.75 U.S. pilot certificate (refer to § 61.75(e)(3)).”