What are the altitude and equipment requirements for Class A airspace?

3-2-2. Class A Airspace
a. Definition. Generally, that airspace from 18,000 feet MSL up to and including FL 600, including the
airspace overlying the waters within 12 nautical miles off the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska; and
designated international airspace beyond 12 nautical miles off the coast of the 48 contiguous States and Alaska
within areas of domestic radio navigational signal or ATC radar coverage, and within which domestic procedures
are applied.
b. Operating Rules and Pilot/Equipment Requirements. Unless otherwise authorized, all persons must
operate their aircraft under IFR. (See 14 CFR section 71.33, sections 91.167 through 91.193, sections 91.215
through 91.217, and sections 91.225 through 91.227.)
c. Charts. Class A airspace is not specifically charted.