The aircraft is a great for training, if maintained right. The control cables should to be checked at every 100 hour inspection or the flight controls get sloppy. I can't tell you how many I have rigged over the years.
There are STC engine kits, but it not worth the money. Go to the FAA web site any search for the Type Certificate Data Sheet (TCDS) look under small aircraft. The TCDS is (A19SO) for your Tomahawk make model is a PA-38-122. I took some information the TCDS for you as follows:
The Engine is either:
Lycoming O-235-L2C (Slick Magnetos) with carburetor setting 10-5199 orLycoming O-235-L2A (Bendix Magnetos) with carburetor setting 10-5199.
Propeller and Propeller Limits:
Sensenich 72CK-0-56
Static r.p.m. at maximum permissible throttle setting not over 2350 r.p.m., not under 2200 r.p.m. No additional tolerance permitted. Diameter: Not over 72 inches, not under 70 inches.
Airspeed Limits (CAS):
Never exceed 143 knots
Maximum structural cruising 108 knots
Maneuvering 101 knots
Flaps Extended 87 knots
Good luck with the aircraft.
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