The following maintenance provisions under part 43 of this chapter that pertain to rotorcraft also apply to powered-lift:

1. (a) Section 43.3(h) of this chapter applies to certificate holders operating powered-lift under part 135 of this chapter in a remote area; and

2. (b) In lieu of complying with § 43.15(b) of this chapter, each person performing an inspection required by part 91 of this chapter on a powered-lift shall inspect critical parts in accordance with the maintenance manual or Instruction for Continuous Airworthiness, or as otherwise approved by the Administrator.

   1. (1) A “critical part” has the same meaning as provided in §§ 27.602 and 29.602 of this chapter.
   2. (2) [Reserved]