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Importing a currently flying Experimental from Australia to the USA?

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Hello All,

I have friends who have done it from USA to Australia but don't know anyone the other way. I looked it up with the FAA and it seems there is a reciprocity for airworthiness in place between the USA and Australia, but unsure how that applies to an experimental? Would I need build logs? I imagine to get the ability to work on it I would need to take the class, but likely would not be allowed to do my own annual. Thoughts?

Another odd question, I am unsure if this one is factory built or kit built as the plane is available both ways. I am waiting to get more info. If it were built as a factory built LSA would a type certificate need to be in place in the USA or does the reciprocity cover that as well. This would be the 1st one in the USA so I may have to pave the way myself unfortunatley. Possible pitfalls to consider?

Anyone done this before?
 
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