Seems like door openings are a weak spot for the airframe. One on each side
would help balance that out.
Also, the doors would either swing into each other, or the rear door would
block the people from exiting or entering through the front door while the
rear door is open.
Wayne


"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message
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"James Blakely" wrote in
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Actually, I asked the Piper representative this very question the last
time I attended their factory open house. The reason is that during
emergency
egress, the pilot should be the last one out. (Captain of the ship.)


Then why did they put a rear door on the PA-32?