What is the purpose of Pusher Safe Mode, and what does it enforce when active?

• A. When the aircraft computer cannot determine flap setting, it makes stall protections conservative by treating flaps as 0 degrees, triggering stick shaker and pusher as if flaps were 0
• B. When flaps fail, it locks the flaps at the last setting
• C. When landing gear fails, it provides autopilot steering
• D. When maximum speed is reached, it engages auto-retract

Answer: (A)

Pusher Safe Mode focuses on maintaining stall protection when flap information can’t be trusted. If the aircraft computer can’t determine the flap setting, this mode defaults to assuming flaps are at 0 degrees. That makes the stick shaker and the pusher respond as if there were no flaps, ensuring the airplane still warns and automatically pushes the nose down to prevent a stall. This conservative assumption keeps the stall protection system active and predictable in the face of uncertain data. The other options describe different systems that are not what Pusher Safe Mode does.