A method for operating a differential pressure sensor system with a differential pressure sensor for determining a differential pressure between a pressurizable aircraft cabin and an aircraft environment, the differential pressure sensor having a first port connectable to the pressurizable aircraft cabin via a first line and a second port connectable to the aircraft environment via a second line, wherein the method comprises the steps:
- switching a shut-off device arranged in the second line in an open position in which the shut-off device opens the second line such that a pressure prevailing in the aircraft environment acts on the second port of the differential pressure sensor;
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- alternately switching the shut-off device in a shut-off position in which the shut-off device closes the second line such that the second port of the differential pressure sensor is shut off from the pressure prevailing in the aircraft environment.