What are computers used in A321 related to  landing gear and flight controls?

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Answer :

Landing gear related computers are
LGCIU – Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit BSCU – Brake and Steering Control Unit
ABCU – Alternate Braking Control Unit
Flight controls related computers are
ELAC – Elevator Aileron Control Computer SEC – Spoiler Elevator Computer
FAC – Flight Augmentation Computer
SFCC – Slat Flap Control Computer
FMGC – Flight Management and Guidance  Computer
FCDC – Flight Control Data Concentrators

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