Except for personal medical oxygen cylinders, you can only carry an EMPTY compressed gas cylinder onboard a plane. To be permitted (in either carry-on or checked baggage), it must be clearly visible to the TSA officer that the cylinder is empty.
CO2 Cartridge
Carry On Bags:
No
Checked Bags:
No
The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.