The interpretation cited is dated 1992, well prior to the creation (read: surrender to the French) of the SIC-type-rating.
The "SIC type-rating"isn't a real type-rating, it was created after too many episodes of harrassment by French and Brazilian aviation officials interfering with American flight crews operating N-registered aircraft, combined with the decline of American power and prestige.
The "SIC type-rating" allows you to fly as and log SIC time when in international airspace, as you don't even need it for operations in US National Airspace System.
Last edited by 727gm; 10-10-2009 at 02:42 PM.
Reason: clarif.