This thread is getting mired in issues that have nothing whatever to do with the OP's question regarding flight time in Annex II aircraft counting towards the experience requirements for issue of an EASA licence
BillieBob: I think you may have it the wrong way around!
No, I haven't. The experience requirements
for licence issue may be gained on any aircraft in the same category, whether or not it holds an EASA CofA. FCL.035 is perfectly clear and unequivocal on this point.
I have been told (despite Billiebobs assertions that I am wrong) that the issue covers both the revalidation of ratings and the initial issue of ratings on EASA licences.
Please do not put words in my mouth. The OP's question and my responses relate to the issue of licences, not the issue, revalidation and/or renewal of ratings.