Riggs,
Agreed. We have two treads running on the same topic now, which means dual, overlapping posts. I recently posted on the same issue on the other thread:
http://www.pprune.org/9218673-post956.html
Where I said:
Whilst it is true that the operating conditions for the components have changed, which MAY affect installed life, you will also note that the shelf life remains a limiting factor and I doubt storage conditions are significantly different. Moreover, as there are neither data nor a proper evaluation of installed life under the new operating condition it is not possible to calculate a new installed life.
I am commenting here purely on the practicalities of component life, NOT any process that is, or has been, in place.