...don't look for logic in the rules of aviation.
The bureaucratic nature of the regulators means that they introduce new rules whilst keeping the old ones and fail to see the illogicality of what they are doing.
In my case, for no good reason, my aircraft (45 years old and simple construction) needs a higher level of maintenance than a modern Permit type with autopilot, glass cockpit, wobbly prop and retractable gear.
When you ask the CAA or EASA to justify that, they just quote the rules back at you.
In their world, making a decision carries risk, and no-one gets sacked for erring on the side of safety.